-simple vocabulary
-length-powerful, active verbs
Why does Camus use simple vocabulary to describe a book that is formal?
2. Sentences
-sentences vary in length (short, long)
-incomplete and complete sentences
Why are lenth of the sentences different?
3. Images
-Cold and hot feelings
What does Camus do that makes hot and cold feeling stand out?
4. Symbols
-images are beyond literal
-sun
What is Camus's purpose through portraying the sun?
5. Figures of Speech
-use of metaphors in cultural context
-similies and personification are used
Why does Camus have Meursalt use figurative language?
6. Rhetorical Devices
- parallel and balanced
-dialogue and narration
What does Camus do to make the book more parallel or balanced?
7. Patterns
-motifs/symbols/objects
-theme
What does Camus make Meursalt mad at everytime?
8. Narration
-observer, active participant, or both
-he/she: is it objective?
Why did Camus write the book in first person, looking from Meursalt's perspective?
9. Structure
-chronological order, space, timing
-mind, pace
Why does Camus add in things for Meursalt's character that is not very important?
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