English - Midterm Exam Terms

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Young Man in Vietnam - Language Conventions - Grammar words

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How does second person narrative have an effect on a reader?

“You lie on your back on the cot and listen to the sheets of rain falling outside.” Creates an immersive experience allowing the reader to imagine it’s them and what they are experiencing - enhancing emotional engagement and personal connection to the narrative.

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How does imagery have an effect on a reader?

“You remember the taste of the salt water in your mouth and how cold the wind felt until you dried off.” Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, helping readers connect emotionally.

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How does juxtaposition have an effect on a reader?

"You remember talking with Peggy about the future…” vs “The mud grabs at your boots and tries to hold you back” places contrast elements side by side, highlighting their differences, provoking thought and emphasizing the larger themes or conflicts in the narrative.

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How does symbolism have an effect on a reader?

“You realise you have been holding Peggy’s letter in your left hand the whole time. The ink is hopelessly blurred.” Symbolism uses objects, characters, or events to represent deeper meanings allowing readers to grasp complex themes and emotions.

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How does pathetic fallacy have an effect on a reader?

“The rain feels very cold.” attributes human emotions to nature, the stormy weather reflects the young mans despair and hollowness. This technique deepens the emotional resonance of a scene, enhancing the readers connection to the character’s feeling.

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How does foreshadowing have an effect on a reader?

“You hear a curse through the drumbeat of rain and look up to see a Marine sergeant struggling through the mud.” Foreshadowing hints at future events or outcomes in a narrative, creating suspense and anticipation. It helps readers make predictions and enhances their engagement with the story's unfolding plot.

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Repetition

“The mud grabs at your boots…”/”The mud sucks at his boots” repeats the word mud to emphasize a point or theme, drawing the reader's attention it can evoke strong emotions and enhance the overall impact of the writing.

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Contrast

“She was always young and fresh and marvellously alive” highlights differences between two or more elements, such as characters, settings, or ideas. This technique enhances understanding and creates tension within the narrative.

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Sensory Language

“The locker smells mouldy, and everything is damp to the touch” words that appeal to the five senses, creating vivid imagery and enhancing the reader's experience. It immerses the reader in the narrative by invoking sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and tactile sensations.

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Effect of “You get up and kick your footlocker but the leak dosen’t stop.”

This line illustrates frustration and futility, emphasizing the character's emotional state and the ineffectiveness of their actions in the face of a persistent problem.

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Effect of “Another marine is dragging the body of the enemy sniper who killed the sergeant”

This line conveys the impact of loss and consequences of war, highlighting the brutality of the situation and the emotional toll on the soldiers involved.

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Feelings evoked by “You wonder if she still could.”

This line evokes feelings of nostalgia and uncertainty, reflecting the character's internal conflict and longing for connection amid loss.

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Feelings evoked by “You want to hold her again very badly.”

This line evokes deep yearning and desire, highlighting the character's emotional struggle with love and loss, as well as the profound impact of separation.

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Feelings evoked by “His face is twisted and he looks like he has been crying, but it’s too wet to tell.”

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Feelings evoked by “You realise you have been holding Peggy’s letter in your left hand the whole time.”

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Mood/ atmosphere created by “The rain drums hard on the roof of your tent. The monsoons have begun.”