Diction

mistakes, but I would also see improvement in areas such as: vocabulary and detailing. For most of my papers I use strong descriptive wording to really put emphasis on my main points/statements. For example, in one of my papers I wrote, “Along with her diction, the author also uses profound tone to pique the interest of the reader wanting them to read more and learn about the myths that took place in his book. Meaning that, the tone of the book was one of education and the purpose of the book…

“The Road Not Take”’ by Robert Frost published in 1916, is a short lyric poem that speaks about how the choices we make leads us down the different ‘roads’ of life. The author Robert Frost was an American poet, whose work was originally published in England before America. Frost use’s many aspects throughout his poem to make it unusual from most poems done in the same era as this one. Frost uses a mixture of modernist and traditional techniques to make it one of his most well-known poems, for…

The beauty of syntax and diction is a huge factor to why English is my most treasured subject. Having the ability to structure articulate pieces of writing is an essential. I love being able to evoke emotion through the precise use of words. Also, essays are involved in almost every course, so loving the most commonly execrated part of school gives me an advantage. Vocabulary says a lot about a person, and all of the endless flash cards i have made for english tests have contributed towards my…

Diction The novel in general is written in formal language because of its complex wording and sophisticated style. For example, Hawthorne uses imagery as well as metaphors and irony. “Thou art crushed under this seven years' weight of misery," replied Hester, fervently resolved to buoy him up with her own energy. "But thou shalt leave it all behind thee! It shall not cumber thy steps, as thou treadest along the forest-path: neither shalt thou freight the ship with it, if thou prefer to cross the…

Diction in a poem is the way the author chooses and uses specific words to bring meaning to their poems. Typically words can often had many different words, resulting in the poem being able to be read in different point of views. Depending on the context and meaning of the poem, the author may use formal, middle, or informal diction. Diction needs to be analyzed by the selection of vocabulary but the author and how they use it to bring their poem together. The poems “Sailing to Byzantium,” “I…

connections, but distinctions between different characters and their particular situation. The plot used in the play creates duplications rather than distinctiveness. If anything, Shakespeare establishes characters individually only using diction during some…

be missed too, if they are not noticed or admired. Elizabeth Coatsworth tells us to appreciate these moments in a poem called “Swift Things are Beautiful” by using diction and sound devices. Coatsworth uses clear, concise diction. Diction is important, it refers to the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing. The diction used in this poem evokes a peaceful and flowing atmosphere. The poem reveals beauty in swift things, such as, “lightning that falls/ Bright-veined and clear”…

Darkness” convey the experience of traveling up the Congo River. Specifically, the atmosphere and effects of the Congo are detailed through Conrad’s use of diction and imagery. Conrad’s diction emphasizes the complexity of the Congo’s atmosphere. As Marlow travels up the “silent” river he notes that the air is “heavy” and “sluggish.” The diction conveys a still atmosphere, emphasizing the idea that the Congo is stuck in (a primitive) time. Consequently, it feels as though time in the Congo…

thorough readers are able to fully interpret O'Brien's text and its purpose. O’Brien utilizes contrasting diction, complicated syntax, and pathos in his writing to prove to his audience the complexity of war and impact it has on its victims. To begin with, in this quote O’Brien tells of the time a fellow soldier abruptly died. He quickly and in simple terms explains the situation using contrasting diction to demonstrate the complexity of war. Placing a pleasant, happy word such as “laughing”…

William Blake is about evil and reveals that the origin of evil can come from that of good as well. Blake is able to use diction to his advantage, as the narrator asks what made the Tyger’s heart beat. Blake wants the narrator to be unhappy with that person as he calls their hands and feet “dreadful”. The, he shifts to calling them hammers, chains, and anvils. This use of diction gives the tone a slightly darker edge to it. Blake is able to use syntax in the way he positions his stanzas. The…