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    In part one, chapter six of The Stranger, Camus utilizes a multitude of literary devices in hopes of describing and explaining Meursault’s killing of the Arab. Although Camus employs the use of a plethora of literary techniques, some of the most conspicuous include those of foreshadowing, imagery, and intricate diction. In the final chapter of part one, Camus makes use of various literary devices to present the notion that Meursault’s needless murder of the Arab lacks a rational explanation,…

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    feeling a reader gets while reading a work of literature is called mood. Furthermore, a writer may also produce a unique mood with the usage of literary devices such as irony, similes, and personification, which are inserted throughout the story. For the most part, these literary devices help enhance a reader's experience while reading the story. Also, literary devices help act as guides to find the author's purpose in reading the work of literature such as for entertainment, persuasion, or to…

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    largely air is taken for granted and how we must change our ways if we want to continue to have this precious “substance” (Suzuki pg. 54). Suzuki creates a compelling piece about air by using a very influential writing strategy. He uses three common literary devices to make his factual article sound poetic; Suzuki uses many moving metaphors, alliterations and personifications within his work and it has various advantages, as well as teachings. Suzuki creates poetic images and phrases by using…

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    Deceased!” he is using the literary device of symbols and imagery because it symbolizes that fuckhead has run out of chances and won’t be able to turn his life around. He also uses imagery because this quote is stating how these baby bunnies are all in pieces as well as fuckheads life. Fuckhead ended up killing the rabbits because he forgot about them, unfortunately everything that fuckhead does or touch gets screwed up, and he has bad luck no matter what it is. With the literary devices of…

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    A Broken Puzzle “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” (Shelley). The two stories “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich and “The Brothers” by Lysley Tenorio demonstrates that a sudden change can turn a lifetime of memories into betrayals, In “The Red Convertible,” the brothers Henry and Lyman has a strong bond filled with amusement and adoration but disintegrates as a result of an unexpected event that happens to Henry. In comparison, in “The Brothers,” the…

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    In literature, a literary device known as symbolism is used to convey an idea about a subject, person, or place. In the works of Amy Tan and Julia Alvarez, symbolism is influential throughout their stories. The story of ¡Yo! is a great example of how well Alvarez converts the symbol of a haunting folklore to a real-life terror. Although the story of ¡Yo! takes place in the United States, it tells the story of a family that escapes from The Dominican Republic during the time of a terrifying wave…

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    create a gothic romance complimented with shades of horror. Therefore, when you judge it as a gothic romance, you have one hell of a film. Many of the elements in this film will prove to you that this movie is in fact a member of the gothic romance genre. To get a sense of the story, after Edith’s father is brutally murdered, Edith and Thomas marry and return to his home in England. They arrive at Allerdale Hall, Sir Thomas’s rickety mansion, which sits atop a red clay mine thus giving it the…

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    term “genre,” when used refers to Bozeman’s definition of genres, and limited to written frames. In simpler terms, genres mean writing expertise. Next, the term “Discourse,” I mean any kind of communication, not…

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    societal values and observe about different views and different perspectives, which reshape our thoughts, like literary genres that possess varying outlooks for which serve many purposes within each…

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    implying literary engagement with life’s social, cultural and psychological complexities — can have a positive impact on personality development and social skills.”Finally, While doing an experiment with fifth graders, a survey was conducted about where students get their ideas. Majority of the students said from books. This shows just how influential literature can be, especially when directed towards youth. In summation, there can be an array of positive effects related to reading certain…

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