Okefenokee Swamp Analysis

Although both authors write about the Okefenokee Swamp, they seem to express different attitudes and ideas toward the Okefenokee through their use of imagery and other literary devices, such as personification and colloquialism. The author of the first passage seems to be writing in an almost lighthearted tone. The author’s use of literary devices, such as imagery, exhibits perfect examples of this tone, as well as establishes a seemingly positive view on the swamp. For instance, the author provides vivid descriptions of the Okefenokee Swamp, such as “shallow, saucer-shaped”, “meandering channels…intricate maze”, and “bald cypress trees festooned…and vines” (passage 1). In addition to the author’s use of imagery to convey a rather insouciant
The author uses colloquialism to produce a negative outlook on the Okefenokee Swamp, while also revealing an unprofessional writing style. Words like “hellish” and “no-see-ums” (passage 2) illustrate these ideas; the word “hellish” being the negative outlook while the word “no-see-ums” makes the author seem unprofessional. The author is also somewhat biased, as is evident through his or her word choices and overall negative attitude throughout the passage. Examples of words that the author uses to express his or her negative outlook includes “unfathomable”, “primeval”, and “misery”. In addition to word choices, the author also uses syntax to make his or her point. Employing longer sentences makes the passage seem almost like a rant, illustrating the idea of the author having a negative view on, and being biased toward, the swamp. However, this passage isn’t too far from having the same purpose as the first passage. Passage 2 is also very informative, even if it is biased, which makes this passage seem like it was intended to be some sort of critique on the swamp. It informs readers on the dangers of the Okefenokee Swamp while also driving them away from