Language and Stylistic Devices in The Samaritan Act 1 Scene 1

Language and Stylistic Devices in The Samaritan Act 1 Scene 1

Language use and Stylistic Devices in The Samaritan  1. Imagery a. Hyperbole/ Exaggeration/ Overstatement Montano too tells Alvita what she sees in future, “the way your nose was running as though you had a drum of fluids in the middle of your head (P. 6).” Montano tells Alvita “you had a fertile imagination (P. 8).” Nicole tells the students “What an overheated imagination (P. 9).” Mossi says, “I would especially be delighted if the medicine for regenerating my body cells was discovered today. That would enable me live for four hundred and twenty-two more years (P. 14 and 15).” Mossi shares, “I accidentally swallowed a whole toothpick (P.16).” Nicole’s movement is exaggerated with, “Her sharp footsteps can be heard reverberating in the corridor like castanets (P. 18)”. b. Vivid description The scene is introduced with an in-depth description of the setting. We are told Chairs and tables are arranged in three rows with two passageways, one on either side of the middle row (P. 1).” Narine is des…

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