Word choice

In this excerpt from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, there are many literary devices that assist the audience in understanding the narrator, Nick Carraway, and his view of the Valley of Ashes. The word choice and details used throughout the passage greatly succeed at making the Valley it’s own, distinguishable land. In addition, Fitzgerald uses figurative language like metaphors to give the reader a better understanding of the the depressing and dreary setting. Without the use of these devices

far from struggling and shrieking, he merely gazed at the skeleton with cool appreciation” (Larson 39). Larson’s word choice and juxtaposition in this excerpt highlights the eeriness that surrounds Holmes. The use of the word “cool” paints a dark picture of how surprising calm Holmes is in this disturbing scene in his childhood. The words “struggling and shrieking” are very strong words to describe a horrific display, making the reader feel a sense of uneasiness. Furthermore, Larson shows a dynamic

In our society, words and what order those words fall in contribute to their meaning. That’s why it is very important to use words in the correct grammatical order, correct context and exact language. The power of words affects our senses, thinking, feelings creativity and the way we think. It is imperative that we must understand the phrases and meanings of words before they can properly be used. When language is shaped properly, it will assimilate into a culture. Since the English language is

Why do the words that authors use in their writing help set the overall atmosphere of the story? In the story, "What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything," a young boy named Willie and his cautious mother, who were abandoned by their father, come across a beggar, and Willie grows curious of his character, thus leading him to question him. After a series of encounters, Willie learns that the homeless man was not what he seemed, but a man of wisdom. In the story, “Dark They Were, And Golden Eyed” by Ray

regular and basic, reflects the simplicity of the speaker himself, in terms of his linguistic ability. The manner in which the Duke tries to cover up this limited ability emphasises his superficiality. However, it is the poet’s clever use of word choice which is most effective in revealing the Duke’s personality.

up he had never gone for her … for her dead mother 's sake.” (55-58) contain forty words and forty eight words respectfully. Frank at the beginning is given slightly longer sentences at his first introduction. The third sentence in Frank’s introduction, “She was to go away with him by the night-boat to be his wife and to live with him in Buenos Ayres where he had a home waiting for her.” (80-82), is thirty words long. As the story progresses Frank’s sentences becoming increasingly shorter and shorter

antagonist, Another word that I chose to include is, “REMEMBER.” This word was chosen because it was the duty of the protagonist, Montag, to remember his part of the story. It was vital for him to do so because it was the only way that the books were going to survive throughout the war. Montag really struggled with this job because he could never really quite comprehend what was going on, until he absolutely needed it. In addition to that, I chose the word, “DEPRESSION.” This word was chosen

through the point of view of Enzo the scene really enticed the reader and pulled in their attention. Stein used word choice such as “molester zebra” and “gelded groin” to simulate a nightmarish scene. Stein also writes his sentences in a way that makes the audience read in a rapid yet fearful way by using syntax. Examples of this are the excessive use of commas and short/easy pronounceable words. “The now living-zebra said nothing to me at all….into the face of an innocent Barbie doll”. Because of Enzo’s

growing up he had never gone for her like he used to go for Harry and Ernest, because she was a girl; but latterly he had begun to threaten her and say 3 what he would do to her only for her dead mother 's sake. “ (55-58) contain forty words and forty eight words each respectfully. Frank, when he is first introduced, is also given slightly longer sentences. The third sentence in Frank’s introduction, “She was to go away with

negativity in this article. Beyond just rhetorical appeals, another style choice of the author is the use of questions they had put us to thought. Well following that, in a lawsuit against the state of Utah, Digital Recognition Network and Viligant solutions are arguing that a recent Utah law banning them from using automated cameras to collect images and locations which is a violation of their own free speech rights. By using words like "one could argue" and "this is a complicated area", the author is