Syntax

helping the readers appreciate, learn, analyze and understand pieces of literature more in depth. One literary device that attributes to this is syntax. Syntax- the way an author designs sentences to have an effect on the reader or listener- is used by authors to emphasize and highlight other literary elements such as metaphors, similes, and allusions. Using syntax, the author can effect a reader’s pace and attention given to a certain word or phrase by placing them strategically in a…

chance to grow out of his anger. Into the Wild examines the fatal expedition of Chris McCandless as he breaks all ties from society and challenges his ability to survive in the wilderness. Through the use of primary sources, situational irony, and syntax, Krakauer thoroughly captures the compelling tragedy of Chris McCandless. Throughout the entirety of the novel, Krakauer uses many primary sources to narrate Chris’s trip and the various experiences he encountered along the way. Through…

This idea is expanded upon in the third sentence as Poe use specific styles of syntax to illustrate his own disbelief. Two styles are seen when he states "Yet, mad am I not- and surely do I not dream". Poe constructs the wording of this sentence backwards- instead of I am not mad, it's mad am I not- showing a contradiction to what the sentence says. Wording the sentence backwards makes the reader think the opposite of what the sentence actually says; he is mad, he is dreaming. Signs of…

to be saved from sin. But, in Langston Hughes’ “Salvation,” a young Hughes’ journey begins and ends in one day with churchgoers pleading with him to stand up, see Jesus, and be saved. So he stands - even when he can’t see Jesus. Hughes uses simple syntax for the audience to read the story from a child’s perspective and thoughts. Through grammatically incorrect sentences, these thoughts sound as if a 13-year-old Hughes with clenched hands and fidgeting knees ad libs his excitement. After all, his…

as humans grow older or learn new things the memories they possess slip away. The syntax and diction used by both authors helps to develop their similar themes. Both of these stories share the theme of how memories affect us as time goes on. The descriptive syntax used by the authors helps them develop their themes. Both of these authors have their own special form of syntax. Billy Collins, uses a poetic syntax, as his words are penned so that they flow easier. One example of this can be…

In the novel The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald uses his diction, imagery, and syntax in order to elegantly illustrate the story of Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby. By telling the story from Carraway’s point of view, Fitzgerald is able to enhance the reading experience of the reader to the point where they can feel as if they are in the story themselves. Fitzgerald’s formal, connotative, diction allows the reader to put significant thought and understanding into their reading experience, while…

better after the problems she encountered earlier in her life. She wants to help her son and teach him valuable lessons on how to not go down the same road she did. Through syntax, imagery, and diction; the author pushes the idea and importance of pushing through the obstacles and inconveniences one finds in life. Hughes uses syntax to advise the son of the idea that life is difficult but can be overcome. As the speaker, the mother says, “Life for me…

The author also uses syntax and diction hand in hand to set the mood. When the narrator us deep in introspection, the sentences become longer and more flowing with dabbles of rhetorical questions whereas when an action scene is taking place, the sentences become simpler and…

techniques including how they portrayed the tone of their story and how their story is told. Their distinct styles are brought together through their vivid descriptions of life that have evolved the industry of american literature. Hemingway’s choice of syntax in Farewell to Arms, influences the style and tone of the novel.“We think. We read. We are not peasants. We are mechanics” (Hemingway 51). He uses short simplistic sentences, creating clear and concise ideas that show the readers the…

coherent and distinct rhetorical devices such as polysyndeton, imagery, syntax, and diction in order to inaugurate the mood and tone of the novel. Syntactical imitations such as polysyndeton and anaphora by Hemingway give the novel a monotonous feel for the reader. The imagery shown in the first chapter establishes a somber and dim feeling for the reader. With the combination of figurative and simple diction and loose syntax, he establishes a descriptive and dim tone for the reader that also has…