to the Lyrical Ballads. It has been generally supposed that Wordsworth’s theory of poetic language is merely a reaction against‚ and a criticism of‚ ‘the Pseudo Classical’ theory of poetic diction. Such a view is partially true. His first impulse was less a revolt against Pseudo-classical diction‚ “than a desire to find a suitable language for the new territory of human life which he was conquering for poetic treatment”. His aim was to deal in his poetry with rustic and humble
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James and Lucille & John and Maxine. As they begin with their newly weds life‚ both couples decided to start their own families. Lucille is already 3 weeks pregnant‚ while Maxine is having a problem on that. John and Maxine went to the doctor immediately to find out what is really their problem on conceiving a child. And particularly who is having a problem between them? Is it on John? Or is it on Maxine? Or is there any arising problem regardless of that‚ that cause Maxine not to conceive a child? Many
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The two complementary tones in of innocence and sin in “The Prison Door” by Nathaniel Hawthorne are reflected in the author’s use of diction and imagery. Nathaniel Hawthorne uses many descriptive words. The author showcases the tone of innocence by using words such as “sweet” and “virtue.” The definition of sweet is delightful and pleasing. The word virtue relates to Christianity. It means behavior that shows high moral standards. This gives almost a welcoming effect to an otherwise gloomy prison
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uses the phrases‚ “drinking of healths‚ shaking of hands‚ and even joining of hands‚” instead of using‚ ‘doing cheers‚ hand shaking‚ and joining hands.’ This syntax does not call attention to itself‚ but is important because it explains Dickens’ diction. Charles Dickens chooses to include this passage about the wine spilling in the street so he can use the poor townspeople to foreshadow the conflict of the French Revolution. He first demonstrates this when he has all the poor people unite and gather
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Mockingbird as well‚ through people’s behavior‚ and attitude to the african american population. In the novel‚ To Kill A Mockingbird‚ extraordinary courage is shown by many people‚ and is expressed by the author by using diction and characterization. The author utilizes diction to portray extreme courage through the book. Firstly‚ talking to Jem about true courage Atticus says “Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. It’s knowing you’re licked before you begin but you begin
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the past. Once they reunite‚ he seems unsatisfied with Daisy because of this huge dream and t seemed like Daisy could not fulfill it. Nick Carraway‚ Daisy’s cousin and also the narrator‚ was in a way‚ was Gatsby’s guardian. Fitzgerald uses‚ simile‚ diction‚ imagery and paradox to express the guardian-like behavior Nick shows towards Gatsby. After the death of the Great Gatsby‚ Nick mentions that “He had come a long way to this blue lawn‚ and his dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly
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Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior novel‚ is a semi-autobiographical collection of short stories that chronicles her childhood in California. The main characters‚ Kingston‚ Brave Orchid‚ Moon Orchid‚ and an unnamed aunt‚ are all mentally and emotionally abused by the society in both America and China. Kingston is judged and ignore by the people at school because she is Chinese‚ and in turn blames her mother‚ Brave Orchid‚ for her problems. Moon Orchid moves to America with the help of her
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"I’m Nobody! Who are you?" is a case of one of Dickinson’s all the more interesting sonnets‚ yet the comic drama is not just for delight. Or maybe‚ it contains a gnawing parody of people in general circle‚ both of the general population figures who have the advantage of it‚ and of the masses who license them to. Dickinson’s light tone‚ silly voice‚ and welcome to the peruser to be on her side‚ nonetheless‚ keep the sharp edge of the parody from cutting too stingingly. This sonnet derides the claims
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In the first line of the octave‚ it opens with the speaker immediately introducing himself as a man facing blindness projecting a sense of uncertainty on how he lived his life prior to this detrimental ailment as well as expressing fear of his perhaps endangered soul. In line 2 “Ere half my days‚ in this dark world and wide‚” Milton’s dictation “dark world and wide” illustrate a place of despair voiced by the speaker. The expression “world and wide” is alliteration which emphasizes on the devastating
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Warrior gives voices and identities to Chinese and Chinese American women. Growing up with a family of five sisters and myself as first generation Korean Americans‚ The Women Warrior focuses on the author’s life were she struggles to find her voice. Maxine Hong Kingston’s writing of this book is an example of how ancient talk stories‚ myths‚ and beliefs help one find her voice in America. The Women Warrior takes us on an adventure through five main female characters and five chapters that helps us
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