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    Lexical Stylistic devices (Metaphor‚ metonymy‚ irony‚ simile‚ epithet) in the novel “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen” DIPLOMA PAPER Scientific Supervisor: E. B. Jumakeeva Done by: Satarova Rahat‚ group: A08-2 Contents: Pages: Introduction Chapter I. General survey of Stylistic Devices I.1 Historical background of Style and Stylistics Devices I.2 Types of Stylistic Devices Chapter II

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    throne. Set in colonial England‚ it’s a powerful story that is still relevant today of betrayal‚ honor‚ and the nature of man. It is also masterfully written‚ as Shakespeare uses language to depict imagery and provoke thoughts. Shakespeare uses literary devices to illustrate Richard’s tyrannous character in act 4 when Elizabeth and Margaret are grieving over their losses that Richard is responsible for and when he sends Tyrell to kill the princes in the tower. In scene 4‚ Shakespeare uses an animal

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    solved. When analyzing a poem pay attention to the following Elements:- Title Content Structure Literary Devices Rhythm Rhyme Mood Tone Diction/Language Imagery Theme Meaning In addition‚ the Essay Structure and Technique for answering questions will be taught. For convenience‚ questions are broken down into sections (a‚ b‚ c). This is to be used ONLY AS A GUIDE in organizing your essay; DO NOT WRITE a‚ b or c before each section of your answer. Your answer should

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    Karely Espinoza Précis Ap English April 30‚ 2013 Narrative- “Only Daughter” by Sandra Cisneros In “Only Daughter‚” Sandra describes her struggled life of being an only daughter of a Mexican-American family with six sons. She uses Spanish words to explain her family’s background and tradition. She explains how she accomplished her goal because of father wanting her to get married. She explains her life with past and recent events. Description- “Words left Unspoken” by Leah Hager Cohen

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    side of the planet is pointed at outer space without the sun. Daniel X Watch The Skies is a good book because it is an easy book to read it keeps your attention though out the whole book. It has literary devices in it. This book is also interesting because it has an epilogue and a prologue. This book is the only book that I have read that has had those in it before. The authors’ James Patterson and Ned Rust said "Daniel x takes on the wildest threat the world has ever seen" and he is right. The book

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    Rhetorical Devices that use figurative language Rhetorical devices are techniques that writers use to persuade‚ create a literary effect‚ or evoke an emotional response from the reader. Whenever you describe something by comparing it with something else‚ you are using figurative language‚ which is any language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words in order to furnish new effects or fresh insights into an idea or a subject (e.g. Whenever you call something “cool‚” you’re not talking

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    Assignment As you saw in the essays by Cisneros and Orwell‚ narration can be a useful strategy for making and supporting a claim. It’s also an avenue for reflecting on emotions and ideas that are often confusing and/or complex. For example‚ in “Only Daughter‚” Cisneros uses narrative details to support her claim that her culture‚ gender and class have shaped her identity; she also uses her narrative to explore what her position in such a family has meant to her work. With this in mind‚ you will

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    In the novel Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury uses many literary devices. He ranges from imagery‚ diction‚ connotation‚ syntax‚ metaphors‚ and similes. Bradbury uses these several literary devices in order to show sadness and in a way build suspense. Throughout Fahrenheit 451 his usage is shown in a wide variety of ways. An example of imagery is “It was like coming into the cold marbled room of a mausoleum after the moon has set. (Bradbury 10)” Bradbury uses this statement to show us as the reader that

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    childhood and early life in Brooklyn‚ New York‚ in Limerick‚ Ireland. It describes his families experiences as a result of the death of his sister. Set predominately in Limerick in the early nineteenth century‚ through the use of a variety of literary devices‚ McCourt conveys his story and explores how he overcame poverty and deprivation eventually leading to him escaping and living a new life in America through elaborating on themes including society and class and coming

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    Title: Only Daughter Author: Sandra Cisneros Bio: Sandra was born in Chicago‚ Illinois in December 20‚ 1954. She was the only daughter in a poor Mexican family of 6 brothers. Being the only girl caused her to isolate herself and look to reading and writing as a form communication for herself. Her first novel was “The House on Mango Street” which deals with growing up in Chicago as a Latino. She received several award including the “Before Columbus American Book Award” and two “National Endowment

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