Rhetorical Terms/Devices Figurative language is the generic term for any artful deviation from the ordinary mode of speaking or writing. It is what makes up a writer’s style – how he or she uses language. The general thinking is that we are more likely to be persuaded by rhetoric that is interesting‚ even artful‚ rather than mundane. When John F. Kennedy said‚ “Ask not what your country can do for you‚ ask what you can do for your country” (an example of anastrophe)‚ it was more interesting –
Free Sentence Dependent clause
Literary Device Glossary Allusion: An implied or indirect reference to a person‚ event‚ or thing that has to do with another part of a text. Can be direct quotes or it can be indirect things that are implied. Most are from commonly known pieces of literature or history. Example: “but now he found that he committed himself to the following of a grail” The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Function: In this example‚ Fitzgerald alludes to the Holy Grail. What this does is show how
Premium F. Scott Fitzgerald Brave New World The Great Gatsby
to see the crowd cheering up above. With my face concealed in the shadow‚ nobody seemed to noticed as I took two steps into the skeletal inside. Immediately‚ I could hear the loud pitter-pattering sound of feet echoing within the spiderweb-like cathedral. Glancing around‚ I saw nothing but dust‚ trash‚ and shadowy shapes. I kicked a nearby plastic cup and entered deeper inside. A familiar feeling of being watched slowly cloaked over me. I revolved slowly when all at once‚ a loud bang sounded followed
Premium
Rhetorical Devices 1. Narration - Recounts a personal experience or tells a story based on a real or fictional circumstance. All details come together in an integrated way to create some central them or impression. 2. Point of view - The person or entity through whom the reader experiences the story. (Does not refer to the author’s/character’s feelings‚ opinions‚ perspectives‚ etc.) e.g. - Third-person‚ first-person 3. Exposition - The kind of writing that is intended primarily
Premium Sentence Word Rhetoric
Peculiarities of translation of stylistic devices in the short stories by E.A.Poe 2.1. Main characteristics of translation of stylistic devices 2.1. Reproduction of simile in the short stories by E.A.Poe 2.2. Reproduction of metaphor in the short stories by E.A.Poe 2.3. Reproduction of epithets in the short stories by E.A.Poe 1.3.1. Simile . According to K. Ya. Lotots’ka simile is an imaginative comparison which is also called literary comparison.[27‚ p.102] I.R. Galperin
Premium Translation Metaphor
“A Serious Talk” by Raymond Carver describes an unhealthy relationship between Burt and Vera‚ and‚ depending on whose perspective‚ their relationship after their separation. On one hand‚ Vera has moved on; she is in a relationship with another man‚ and even celebrates Christmas with his children. On the other hand‚ Burt still sees Vera as his wife. Overall‚ Carver illustrates differences in perspective and how they cause disputes. To begin‚ in the second paragraph‚ Carver writes‚ “He’d [Burt]
Premium Family Christmas Mother
In examining the speeches that Brutus and Antony gave in Act 3‚ Scene 2 of Shakespeare’s play we are able to locate many different literary devices. We find that Brutus uses rhetorical questions on page 129 lines 30 to 34. He asks “Who is here so base that would be a bondman?”‚ “Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman?” and “Who is here so vile that will not love his country?”. Rhetorical questions are often used to put a thought into a listeners mind without that listener recognizing such
Premium Question Rhetorical question Roman Republic
Short Stories - Literary Devises Title:__ Point of View: Protagonist: Barber What type of character is the Protagonist? Dynamic‚ round. Antagonist: Captain Torres Describe the setting: (time‚ place‚ mood and atmosphere) In a barber shot‚ eerie atmosphere and taking place in the modern day. Type of Conflict: Man Vs. Himself. Describe the main conflict: Despite the fact Captain Torres has done so many terrible things to the barber he can’t decide if he will bring himself
Premium Fiction American films KILL
Poetic Devices Alliteration - The repetition of initial consonant sounds. “Doubting‚ dreaming dreams no mortal ever…” Poe‚ “The Raven” Assonance - The repetition of vowel sounds. “Poetry is old‚ ancient‚ goes back far...So old it is that no man knows...” Sandburg‚ “Early Moon” Hyperbole – An overstatement or extreme exaggeration. Example: I nearly died laughing. Imagery - Words or phrases that appeal to any sense (sight‚ taste‚ touch‚ hearing‚ and smell) or any combination
Free Poetry
Disjunction vs. Communion in Raymond Carver ’s Short Stories Raymond Carver‚ poet‚ essayist‚ and short story writer‚ was very different from some other writers in that he clipped his writing until only the essential remained. " Carver not only acknowledged the effect that fiction could have on readers‚ he proclaimed that it should affect readers."( Bonetti 58) Thus‚ when Carver writes about intimate relationships‚ the reader perceives the stories as more than entertainment or skillful
Free Short story Anton Chekhov Fiction