Premium Content Use of Syntax and Diction to Evoke Fear in The Demon in the Freezer
By Andrew David - December 15, 2008
In his novel The Demon in the Freezer, Richard Preston addresses the American public’s increasing concern about the threat of terrorism after the events of 9/11. As the anthrax scare began spreading through the country, people became more fearful about what might happen next. This novel tries to alert the public to the looming threat that such a…
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