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what is hemingways diction in the old man and the sea

 

hannahhilda h #166993
Jan 30, 2011 2:41 PM

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what is hemingways diction in the old man and the sea

his choice of wods

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tracey c #171707
Jul 16, 2011 4:23 PM

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he uses words that are simple and easy to relate to. He uses words that a cuban fisherman of that time would use he tries to make it as realistic as possible.

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kabirat i #260493
Aug 02, 2012 4:37 AM

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The language use in the the novel is straightforward and simple. And this clearly reveals the narrative skill of the writer. And many local words were also used e.g la mar

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