Language Use and Stylistic Devices in The Samaritan
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1. Imagery
a. Vivid Description
The stage directions show us where exactly the scene happens, Classroom at Sagrada secondary school is described to bring out the mental picture of the setting…high ceiling, well lit (P. 87).
b. Symbolism
The good spirit symbolizes or stands for those that do what is right and just.
The evil spirit represents people who disobey set rules in the society. This evil spirits leads to destruction including the spirit of the Beast representing selfishness, brutality, and destruction (P.91).
2. Allusion
a. Biblical Allusion
During the lesson, parts of the Ten Commandments are mentioned during the discussion with focus on obedience. Do not worship other gods, do not kill, do not steal, do not commit adultery (P. 90).
b. Literal Allusion
There is reference of Euripides quote of, ‘slow but sure moves the might of the gods’
the famous Greek playwright (P. 91).
3. Ellipsis
Ellipsis has been used when Nicole says “and we must resist all those being controlled by the spirit of the….? (P.91) She does this so as to allow her students to fill in the missing word.
4. Imagery
a. Simile
Disobeying the rules of the Creator is like breaking the rules of those who made roads and vehicles (P.89).
b. Story within a story
Nicole uses the story of the fall of Jerusalem to enlighten students on the aspects of disobedience and how it can affect people (P.90).
c. Rhetorical questions
Nicole asks the students a series of questions such as, “Do you think our municipality is undergoing destruction? Are there times we may not find drugs in our hospitals because of theft? Are there cases where a police officer cannot serve you unless you pay a bribe? Are there times you cannot get justice from our law courts?