Other narrative devices that I used in my script are backstory with Devin, in which Elroy reminds him of what his life has become. I used foreshadowing in dialogue referencing hell at different points referring to the ending which is meant to be the beginning of the end of times and hell on earth. I used some-what of a cliffhanger at the end as it is implied what is going to happen in which Marcellus and the three humanoid creatures are heading towards the town hall to kill everyone, but we don’t really see it leaving it up to the viewer’s imagination. I also used plot twists, especially in the climax as unexpectedly Devin kills himself, and the Priestess then possesses his body. I would say the use of these narrative devices in my script are quite effective because although I only used a few devices in the plot, I feel that if I had put a lot of different narrative devices, my plot wouldn’t be the same or have the same impact as it does now. I don’t think I could have told my story differently in that it’s an idea I’ve kept to myself for the last couple years and this is the first platform for me to show this idea that has resonated with me. I do believe though that I could of told my story more effectively in that some the actions are a bit short in which I think some cases might move the plot faster than it should. I would say that my script without a doubt is a horror script. There are many conventions from horror films that are used in my script, but not enough to make
Alister McGrath, from the very beginning of this book, plainly states what the dangerous idea is all about. “The dangerous new idea, firmly embodied at the heart of the Protestant
Carl Deuker was born in San Franscisco on August 26, 1950. He was raised in Redwood City, California. He is the son of Jack Deuker and Marie Milligan Deuker. He attended the University of California, Berkeley majoring in English. He describes himself as a classic second-stringer who wasn’t very athletic. Carl is currently teaching junior high English and physical science in Northshore School District outside of Seattle. He is also, the author of Heart of a Champion, Night Hoops, Painting the Black, High Heat, Runner, and Swagger. On the Devil’s Court was a YA book of the year in South Carolina.
Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving are two of the most prolific and successful writers of their era. Hawthorne’s, “Young Goodman Brown” is a story about a man, Goodman Brown who happens to set out on a trip for an evil purpose. On the way he meets a man who offers him his staff, saying that it might help him walk faster, but Goodman Brown refuses and wishes to return back to his village for the sake of his wife, Faith. On the other hand, Irving’s, “The Devil and Tom Walker” is about an individual who lets his greed and selfishness take charge of him. Tom Walker, a greedy man, attempts to make a deal with a devil. Tom seeks wealth and in return the devil asks for his soul. In both stories, the authors express their feelings and views about staying away from indulgence and sin. In spite of all the difference among Hawthorne’s, “Young Goodman Brown” and Irving’s, “The Devil and Tom Walker,” they share salient similarities such as setting, symbolism, and author’s purpose.
Similarly, Denver’s Emerald Closet functions as a holding space that allows Denver to reflect on her trauma and experience her own pleasure. Morrison uses the environment to demonstrate how Denver is able to feel comfort for her trauma. The narrator describes the closet as being, “hidden by post oaks, five boxwood bushes, planted in a ring, had started stretching toward each other four feet off the ground to form a round empty room seven feet high, its walls fifty inches of murmuring leaves” (Morrison 34). While the closet is a part of environment’s natural creation, it is described as being a house, very similar to that of 124 Bluestone. The descriptions of the “round empty room” and “seven feet high walls” demonstrates how the closet
Dry September is a story where citizens of a Jefferson, Mississippi have heard a rumor that Will Mayes, a black man has raped a white woman named Minnie Cooper. The story explores the reactions of the town’s citizens as this rumor is spread. Individuals begin to make individual conclusions and assumptions drawing hasty ideas based on insufficient or miniscule evidence, even going as far as to make up some of the evidence to draw a conclusion. There is a relationship between racism and violence in the world of the text.
In the essay written by Joey Franklin, the author exposes his own internal conflict, as well as the existing prejudice against fast food restaurant workers. The work is well developed, with the use of witty diction and tone, in addition to the appeals to rhetorical devices.
Hello, I see that you are here to view my stand point on the book Black Hearts, the book has a ton of action and excitement throughout. There are many stand points and gut wrenching moments that could only put you on the edge of your chairs, and keep you glued to the book, wondering what the next thing that could possibly happen. The enjoyment throughout not only keeps you interested but it also give you’re the different ways people think and act. And that’s what brings us here today, the assignment was to write about a picked character, that you thought had some leadership failures that lead up to an incident. Well the character that I choose to write about would be none other than LTC Tom Kunk, the book told a story so outrageous that I
There are many ways authors include literary devices to not only express their position on certain things, but also to evoke emotion and thought from readers for them to fully understand the reason for them being presented. The author may drop hints through tone, style, symbolism, and motifs. These four elements help lead the reader to infer reasoning, meaning, and significance behind aspects of every story.
What is common between most horror films and texts? They all use similar types of codes and conventions. These codes and conventions differ between genre and can be easily identified. These also reflect the values of the audience they are intended for. The 1993 stop-motion animated film, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’, directed by Henry Selick, and the 1845 poem, ‘The Raven’, written by Edgar Allan Poe, are both a part of the horror genre, as they follow the codes and conventions of that genre. They use similar visuals, sounds, characterisation, and themes. Using these and other conventions, audiences can identify a genre, which influences their opinions and feelings about the genre.
Literary devices are very valuable when it comes to making a reader think a certain way, tricking a reader, and keeping the reader on its heels. It leaves them waiting on what is going to happen next! “How I Met My Husband” Surely did a good job of this. They used these in specific times and instances that played along with the theme and tone of the story
Lu Xun was one of the first prominent writers of modern china. He uses an ironic technique in the preface by writing in classical Chinese language to suggest a false, friendly world made exclusively by social appearances. The traditional Chinese text is typically seen as superior, and as per the Chinese traditions the modern language is seen as an intruder. The author’s use of the style was a way of making a point. “Diary of a Madman” is a short story written by Lu Xun and was published in the new youth magazine in 1918 (231). The story demonstrates his discontent with traditional Chinese culture, not only by the fact that it clearly addresses the horror of cannibalism that is believed to have occurred but he is also trying to point out the oppressive nature of Confucian principles. In the short novel, the madman has the ability to recognize the cruel elements of Chinese Confucian culture that serves to mock established but out-dated traditional scholarship.
“In a moment my hand was on the lever and I had placed a month between myself and these monsters.” What a classic, wonderfully imaginative science fiction sentence. The story is completely and utterly engrossing. The fact that the book was published in 1895 and science-lovers can still love and appreciate this book and H.G. Wells
Many of your favorite authors bring their successful literature to life with the use of literary devices. For example, in The Book Thief, the author, Markus Zusak conveyed a story from death’s perspective of adversities faced during World War II. On the other hand, in “The Monkey’s Paw,” author W.W. Jacobs told his audience about a magical paw that revealed the meaning of fate to the White family. In another work, “The Plot Against People,” Russell Baker took a humorous spin on his frustration of inanimate objects. Although these three authors tell three completely different narratives, they all used literary devices to enhance their stories. Some of the most compelling literary devices used in these works include irony, mood, and personification. By using these literary devices, the authors effectively convey their purposes.
Lynn Nottage is one of the most talented contemporary playwrights in the Untied States. Her focus indeed is on the African American lifestyle and through her work she manages to touch topics and share ideas that are usually quite controversial. In addition, her approach towards each of her plays is different, in the best expectable way. Nottage’s intention is to present the world of the play in the most unique and memorable. Crumbs from the Table of Joy and Mud, River, Stone are two plays written by Lyn Notagge that reveal her magnificent playwright skills. Both of the plays are unique in their own way and represents stories that are different, but also connected in a way.
In the literature, it will be seen that the different authors use different mechanisms to enhance the story or the main characters obstacles in the tale. The authors have a way of incorporating what the audience would assume and an unexpected answer to the tale without taking away from the tale. Whether that be cutting off a man's head or delving into the human psyche as a way of determining whether or not you will be damned to hell or welcomed into Heaven by God. In the literature read thus far each author has a way of solving an unsolvable situation, Deus ex Machina, and considering the perception of the audience. This can be achieved by the author using an outside force or the main character and is usually very convenient.