One example of Croswell using literary devices is when she uses the literary device Hyperbole. According to Webster's Dictionary, Hyperbole is a literary device that is defined as follows: “Exaggeration” This means that Hyperbole is a over exaggerated word. An example from the text where the author uses Hyperbole is in paragraph 2 on page 2 Crowell wrote, “ He patted Hiccup on the head and went off to do three hundred push-ups before breakfast.” The impact that Hyperbole has on the reader is that it makes the reader feel like Stoick the vast was a big strong viking. It makes the reader imagine that he is the strongest viking of them all. It makes the reader think about how is it possible to do 300 push-ups. Another example of Croswell using
He proceeds to explain in heavy detail how he is preparing. He uses devices such as alliteration, anaphora, as well as, parallelism to grab the reader and bring it to their attention. Reynolds uses similes and metaphors to paint a picture from his perspective. In the next few paragraphs, he uses a multitude
Throughout the novel, the author, Barbara Kingsolver, uses various stylistic devices to create complex, symbolic, and significant literature that is also rich in meaning. In the assigned passage, Kingsolver incorporates several literary devices to capture the audience’s attention and leave them with something to think about post reading.
A literary technique is a device employed in literature to add depth to a writer’s work. These techniques can be obvious, such as the technique of rhyme in a poem, or subtle, such as juxtaposition, which can go unnoticed by the reader. In The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien uses many such techniques to provide more depth to his book. Four literary techniques used by Tim O’Brien are symbolism, pathetic fallacy, irony, and juxtaposition.
In the book, Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, there are many rhetorical devices listed and used to support the authors beliefs. Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner; the authors of Freakonomics often use Ethos and Logos to back up their arguments and beliefs. In Freakonomics there are three main rhetorical devices used; Allusions, Diction and Metaphors.
Assertion (specific rhetorical device): Douglass uses pathos with imagery which awakens the readers because they can imagine the awful situation that Douglass was in or had to witness. By imaginnging this, the readers should feel sorrow and hope that this does not happen to anyone else.
In 1950, more than 200 members of the U.S. State Department were accused of associating with the Communist party. These accusations sparked a nation-wide panic known today as the Red Scare, and author Author Miller was a witness to the hysteria. Fascinated by the rapid spread of fear following the accusations, Miller set out to write an allegory, titled The Crucible, to express the delirium that took over the country. In The Crucible author Arthur Miller utilizes hyperboles, aposiopeses, and repetitive syntax in his witch trials account to express his larger message of the hysterical implications of the infamous McCarthyism ideal.
In his article “Reading to Write” Stephen King uses various rhetorical strategies to persuade his audience that reading is necessary to writing. Rhetorical strategies are used as tools to strengthen an argument. These literary tools could be used to establish credibility, create emotional ties, or maintain a connection with the reader. Throughout his article “Reading to Write” Stephen King uses multiple rhetorical strategies and literary tools such as his unique use of diction, personal anecdote, and rhetorical questioning to persuade his audience that reading well is imperative to writing well.
Authors use literary elements and techniques as tools to convey meaning. These devices are the means by which authors bring richness and clarity to a text. They express moods or feelings that allow the reader to connect with the writing. In On Writing, the author, Stephen King makes use of literary elements to tell his story. The techniques King uses are effective in portraying vivid images and feelings in the reader’s mind.
In The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss, there were the Yooks and the Zooks arguing about the way you should put butter on the bread. He best used writing craft to convey meaning. He used a lot of exaggeration, parody, and metaphor. Dr. Seuss did a great job of using exaggeration to help him show his meaning clearly. One good way he used exaggeration was when he said “ It’s high time that you knew the terrible thing the zooks do,
Therefore, he catches the reader's attention because more than likely they have an idea of what Carter is referring to. Using a well known novel or movie is typically a way to get a reader to acknowledge the text. Next, Carter uses rhetoric to relate to a
A few examples include imagery, figurative language, diction, and tone. In order for a reader to investigate the symbolism embedded in a text piece, he or she must analyze its appearance, meaning, and sound. The Siren scene in The Odyssey by Homer exhibits imagery, a type of author’s craft. One example of this would include when Odysseus was working to mold the beeswax
Additionally, Doyle uses imagery when he describes good writing as, “[when] a sharp sentence where the dagger enters your heart.” In this inclusion, Doyle brings light to the strong impact that writing can have on an individual. Its powerful. It has the ability to twist and turn deep into the reader's emotions. Lastly, Doyle uses personification through use of a simile
The theme of the story is forcing people to be equal can be dangerous, and the use of hyperbole and symbolism help to develop this theme is several ways. Firstly, hyperbole can help support this theme because of how exaggeration can show that the truth can still be just as crazy. The text said “Harrison snatched two musicians from their chairs, waved them like batons as he sang the music as he wanted it played.” this shows that Harrison was going crazy, because he couldn’t handle how ‘equal’ everything was in this world.
Additionally, Austen uses simple speech and thoughts to display characters who are uneducated, poor, or easygoing. By creating this approach, Austen makes it so
Famous author Charles John Huffam Dickens or more commonly known as Charles Dickens has written about twenty-nine books. Within those books, Charles Dickens uses literary techniques such as metaphors and similes. Specifically, Dickens uses similes with his story Oliver Twist. Correspondingly, Dickens uses metaphors in his story The Great Expectations. To give a clear mental picture Charles Dickens uses smilies and metaphors in his work to describe characters, the setting, and the characters’ emotions in the story.