shortyi3
Feb 26, 2010
Book Reports / Essay about the use of diction in William Stafford's "Traveling Through the Dark [3]
It sounds really great so far. I've never read the poem before, but from your analysis I can already start to understand much of the techniques used by the author.
-As for the thesis, I would say to take out the part about "his use of verbs" because that should be a specific point to talk about later in the body paragraphs. And instead, put something like "the diction does...this" so that way you're identifying the literary device you'll be talking about and also pointing out WHAT that device does.
-And, yes, your topic sentences should do the same thing. Instead of "uses CLEVER words" put something more specific like what type of "clever" words. saying that he uses clever words doesn't really tell me anything. also instead of "specific line" say why it's important ie: "another emotional line" or "thought-provoking" or something like that.
-You could try to identify any metaphors/ similes or personification<-- all great literary devices.
GREAT JOB!
It sounds really great so far. I've never read the poem before, but from your analysis I can already start to understand much of the techniques used by the author.
-As for the thesis, I would say to take out the part about "his use of verbs" because that should be a specific point to talk about later in the body paragraphs. And instead, put something like "the diction does...this" so that way you're identifying the literary device you'll be talking about and also pointing out WHAT that device does.
-And, yes, your topic sentences should do the same thing. Instead of "uses CLEVER words" put something more specific like what type of "clever" words. saying that he uses clever words doesn't really tell me anything. also instead of "specific line" say why it's important ie: "another emotional line" or "thought-provoking" or something like that.
-You could try to identify any metaphors/ similes or personification<-- all great literary devices.
GREAT JOB!