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    Plot Twist In Narrative

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    for unexpected turns in the course of narrative. O.Henry has profoundly used this technique in almost all his stories. There are many mechanics by which twisted endings are created. There are many mechanics and techniques through which twist endings could be created. Anagnorisis or discovery is the protagonist's sudden recognition of their own. It also includes other character's true identity or nature. By this technique, previously unforeseen information is revealed. Flashback is a sudden, vivid reversion

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    the difficulty of maintaining stability between family and personal life. Not only does Chopin encourage personal freedom and luxury, she shows readers decisions based only on impulse, which makes the story relatable. Chopin’s application of literary techniques such as imagery, irony, and symbolism help readers interpret the meaning of this story.     “A Pair of Silk Stockings” is the story of  “little” Miss Sommers who unexpectedly finds fifteen dollars. Initially, Miss Sommers did not want to act

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    by Kate Chopin is an immaculate illustration of how a short story can have the ability to make a considerable impact on an entire nation. Chopin manipulates her writing effectively with her outstanding applications of certain literary techniques. Moreover, these techniques such as pathos, irony and symbolism, amplify the intensity and overall impact women oppression had on Chopin and many other women during the late nineteenth century. In addition, the story overshadows the protagonist, Mrs. Mallard

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    the understanding of how Doodle is extremely fragile, and often neglects his needs and safety while trying to train Doodle to be “normal.” Hurst uses many literary devices, such as flashback, foreshadowing, and symbolism, which develops the theme, how delicate things are beautiful, and should be cared for with love and respect. The first literary device the author uses to build the theme is flashback. The reader knows how the story is based on one lengthy memory, written in first person point of view

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    story there are a lot of “hidden” literary devices like symbolism, repetition and even irony. The message Gordimer is trying to make is not very clear but towards the end the message becomes very clear. Gordimer uses her story to spread the theme of humans creating their own self destruction whether they do it intentionally or not. The purpose of this essay is to critically analyse the story “Once upon a time”. The essay will focus on the different literary techniques and the language approach not

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    A Tale of Terror

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    Peculiar characters, eerie settings, and strange events leading up to a horrifying ending are all effective ways in which authors present their readers with a terrifying tale to remember. William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily,” a short story about the odd Emily Grierson, a once well-respected woman in a small southern town, takes readers into a whirlwind of a story leading up to a horrifying discovery about Miss Emily’s secretive demeanor. Through his characterization of Miss Emily, his descriptions

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    shocking endings: in "The Locket" it turns out to be astonishingly happy one, while in "Desiree 's Baby" the ending is devastating. Skillfully using similar literary elements in both stories, Chopin represents different outlooks on life for the audience by enriching them with astonishing endings. Foreshadowing is one of the most influential literary devices of classic literature that Chopin masterly uses in both stories. At the beginning of “Desiree’s Baby” Chopin foretells a tragic, vicious ending,

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    - Well written-Good points A Critical Analysis of "Revelation" by Flannery O'Connor Flannery O'Connor's background influenced her to write the short story "Revelation." One important influence on the story is her Southern upbringing. During her lifetime, Southerners were very prejudiced towards people of other races and lifestyles. They believed that people who were less fortunate were inferior to them; therefore, people were labeled as different things and placed into different social classes

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    focus my comparison on Victor and Clegg and analyse the language they use. I will also explore the form and structure used and give a personal response which will include some commentary about the novels in terms of their social/historical and literary contexts. People's behaviour in social roles makes possible the

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    The story deals with themes such as the inevitability of change and the futility in trying to stop it. Faulkner succeeds in creating a suspenseful and mysterious story by the effective use of literary techniques, such as foreshadowing, the themes and symbolism and the unique use of other narrative techniques that elevates the overall suspense in the story. In A Rose for Emily, suspense and interest is first created by predicting the death of the main character in the opening of the story. This method

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