Essays Tagged: "writing techniques"

This is an overview of poetry and its different types

Poetry has numerous meanings to people. Authors use various writing techniques to relate meanings of poems. According to Bedford/ St. Martin "Part of what makes ... e is dying because a new life is born, his son, and it makes him feel old. Updike uses symbolism by writing, " Just nods, beyond her face toward bright applauding tiers of Necco Wafers, Nibs, and Juju ... nds.Poets also use hyperboles to relate meaning in their poems. Auden uses hyperbole in his poem by writing, "The stars are not wanted now: put out every one" (Auden 541). He is exaggerating the fact ...

(2 pages) 91 1 2.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

The theme of a young boy who goes through a remarkable day in the short story "Blackberry Winter", by Robert Penn Warren.

at first to be a young boy's simple day, but then the reader must look exquisitely at the author's writing techniques and sentence usage to discover there is much more to this story. What may be a re ... many years later in remembrance of the remarkable transition that took place. Through the author's writings, it is apparent how the boy sees things quite differently than before, and that some things ...

(5 pages) 41 1 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

"Lord Of the Flies" by William Golding

s is its clarity of meaning and simple to understand storyline. Golding, a master of literature and writing, uses a surplus of the various writing techniques from the vast library in his head to inter ...

(7 pages) 77 1 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > "Lord of the Flies" by Sir William Gerald Golding

"The True History Of The Kelly Gang" By Peter Carey.

anguage and its prospective view of realism in Australia during the colonial era. Using some of the writing techniques of popular classics of the nineteenth century, such as the themes and the style o ... or a truly compelling novel, however Carey has taken it a step further with his particular blend of writing, which does both credit.The narrative point of view is limited to Ned, following his thought ...

(5 pages) 50 0 4.1 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

"The Dream of Rood".

t is heavenly exists through obeying Christianity and the church. This narration was conspired with writing techniques, used to indirectly pass along the message mentioned above. Descriptive, metaphor ...

(4 pages) 44 1 4.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Girl interrupted

d vs. Brain" we are given a layman's introduction to psychology. Kaysen, through the use of various writing techniques, explains to the average reader what psychology is. Then, as a preface to her mai ... the literary techniques of definition, narrative, and figurative language, Kaysen employs a unique writing style, the fusion of these persuasive techniques, to lure the reader in and keep them wantin ...

(8 pages) 80 0 4.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Definition of Irony

As the world is becoming more specific, the writing techniques are also becoming more specific. The writers have more variety of literary tools ... allowing the reader to become more involved with the characters and plot. This aspect of ingenious writing makes the literary classics what they are today.Works CitedThe Oxford English DictionaryRobe ...

(4 pages) 140 1 4.8 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Uncle Tom's Cabin Analyzes Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Discusses major themes, including the evils of slavery.

ors of the slaves' lives. The slaves are often abused in many unimaginable ways. Stowe uses several writing techniques to get the point, slavery is immoral, across the reader's mind, including charact ...

(3 pages) 66 0 5.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Irony definition essay

Understanding the True Meaning of IronyThe world is becoming more specific; therefore, the writing techniques are becoming more specific. Writers have a wide variety of literary tools such as ... at allows the reader to become more involved with the characters and plot. This aspect of ingenious writing makes the literary classics what they are today.Works CitedDiYanni, Robert. Literature. Bost ...

(4 pages) 92 0 3.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

The Analysis of Scout Finch: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

Scout Finch.Harper Lee uses many great writing techniques to create vivid characters in "To Kill a Mockingbird". One of the most defined ch ...

(3 pages) 22169 0 5.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Analysis of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce.

eaders are surprised how it comes to a close. The author Ambrose Bierce uses a variety of different writing techniques including: foreshadowing and symbols in order to give the story a much deeper mea ... eaders are surprised how it comes to a close. The author Ambrose Bierce uses a variety of different writing techniques including: foreshadowing and symbols in order to give the story a much deeper mea ...

(5 pages) 82 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Crazy Story Lady

zy Story Lady S.K. Epperson, a writer from Wichita, writes great book, because she has good writing techniques. First off, you must know a little bit of info about her. And I'll tell you; the ... anched out recently, had an interview with Epperson. She said that the only reason for getting into writing was because she had an overactive imagination. She also said that as a kid she used to read ...

(2 pages) 1107 0 5.0 Jul/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Flannery O'Connor

Violence and Religion Within Flannery O'Connor's Writing Style Flannery O'Connor can most easily be described as one of America's most distinguished ... rt stories written during her time. Within each of these pieces of literature are similar styles of writing, techniques, and themes. Each short story or novel written by Flannery O'Connor resembles an ... tant factor in each of her short stories. One of O'Connor's short stories that displays each of her writing techniques well is "Greenleaf."� This short story does, in fact, take place on a sout ...

(8 pages) 24 0 3.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Mark twain 2

speaks best about the American experience through is unique literary voice, and through his classic writing techniques. His humorous writing tone, accomplished by over exaggeration, brought him to be ... e American experience. Twains humor in his stories was used partly because it was his way of writing but also because during those times America was going through great tribulation and was in n ...

(2 pages) 20 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Chaucer 2

seen through his ability to write work that would appeal to its readers, his utilization of various writing techniques, and his vast knowledge of the society in which he lived.McKinley 2 By the end of ... e understanding of human personality and nature. All of these influences can be seen throughout his writings (Williams 2).Literary influences on Chaucer include the work of Virgil, Cicero, and Ovid, w ...

(4 pages) 11 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Mark Twain

speaks best about the American experience through is unique literary voice, and through his classic writing techniques. His humorous writing tone, accomplished by over exaggeration, brought him to be ... e American experience. Twains humor in his stories was used partly because it was his way of writing but also because during those times America was going through great tribulation and was in n ...

(2 pages) 36 1 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Sonny's Blues

who have many differences, but learn how to overcome them and unite as brothers. Baldwin uses many writing techniques that play a huge role in the story. Through plot we learn how important every eve ...

(4 pages) 32 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Woman Warrior Letter

ime with different stories. The combination of these “foreign” writing techniques made it difficult for me, as the reader, to recognize the overall message Kinston ...

(4 pages) 24 1 4.8 Feb/2008

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

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(2 pages) 1219 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors

Muriel Rukeyser's"Looking at Each Other" and Emily Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop For Death"

PaulineThe world is becoming more specific; therefore, the writing techniques are becoming more specific. Writers have a wide variety of literary tools such as ...

(3 pages) 76 0 5.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Comparative Essays