Literary genre

Rose for Emily” Literacy devices enable writers to convey their messages to the reader. When used properly they help the reader interpret and analyze their work. Literary devices can be divided in to two areas; literary elements and literacy techniques. Literary elements are used by writers to develop setting and structure. Literary techniques are words or phrases employed by writers to give readers greater understanding and appreciation of their work. In the short story “A Rose for…

The thesis for Bell’s article on Dolly Madison on the other hand focuses on more specific parts of the article. The thesis of this articles gradually develops from talking about how most first ladies are usually overlooked and making its way to the main point which is mostly about Dolly Madison’s character and personality as a first lady. This part of the thesis focuses on the dual-temperaments of Dolly Madison where in one moment she is “ruling Washington by means of her famous soirees” and…

and perverseness, leading to a great deal of guilt and fear. He also conflicts against the old man with an “eye of a vulture” that causes the climax. In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” Edgar Allen Poe uses three literary devices to mainly express the narrator’s conflict throughout the story. The three literary devices are symbolism, simile, and conflict. One can see that because all are perverse, allowing fear and guilt to control your choices will lead you to the wrong path. Poe uses symbolism to…

Context is an incredibly prominent aspect in the shaping of a text and is thus relevant in establishing value. Similarly a reader’s context is important in giving individuals value in a text. The composer’s personal vision and experience is seen prominently throughout texts and should be considered throughout their readings. The credibility of a composer and integrity that contributes to a text transcending context, including time and culture. A composer’s vision and experience is essential in…

brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. (http://literarydevices.net/allusion/) For instance, you make a literary allusion the moment you say, “I do not approve of this quixotic idea,” Quixotic…

The symbol I created to represent myself contains a wide variety of different drawings and words. The drawings represent activities or specific components of my life that are important to me. The different words that go around the inside are values that I believe to be important, as well as traits that I possess. The most important words on my symbol to me are family, friends, honesty, dedication, respect, appreciation, forgiveness, caring, sacrifice, and patience. Family and friends are by far…

In the first chapter of, “Perspectives on Contemporary Issues: Seventh Edition” by Katherine Ackley she teaches us how to read critically. The definition that Ackley gives us is as follows: “The process of making a careful, thoughtful, and thorough consideration of a piece of writing by looking at its different parts.” The reader should be able to decipher what the author’s argument or thesis is, so they are able to write things like summaries. When reading critically you have to analyze the…

What would you think if someone told you that you were round? Would you look at them weird then walk away? Would you say ‘thank you’? Or would you punch them in the face because you thought they just called you fat? Well, you should say thank you since they just confirmed that you are a real person. Round characters are like real people, with many different traits. This is an example of a symbol. Symbolism is an object or symbol used to represent another idea, trait, or quality. When you give…

Athanasourelis, John Paul. "Dashiell Hammett: Individualism in Transition." Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe. Jefferson: McFarland (2012): 54-69. Rpt. in Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism. Ed. Lawrence J. Trudeau. Vol. 317. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale, 2015. Literature Resource Center. Web. 11 Dec. 2016. Athanasourelis’s article depicts Sam Spade’s individuality through his actions leading up to Brigid O’Shaughnessy’s conviction. Sam’s initial intentions are to help Brigid avoid the police.…

A critical lens is a perspective that the reader uses to examine a piece of literature. Different lenses look for unique details and aspects in the text, and help the reader find new information that may have never been discovered had the piece only been read through one single perspective. The archetypal lens is a critical viewpoint which allows the reader to identify places in a story which follow or deviate from universal patterns, also known as archetypes. Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, is a…