The Samaritan Notes on Language Use and Stylistic Devices Act 4 Scene 2

Language Use and Stylistic Devices  in The Samaritan Act 4 Scene 2 

1. Imagery

a. Vivid description

We are able to see the setting which is the chambers of the principal judge, a large room furnished with a large table in the middle and wooden chair on both sides. (P.120).

2. Idiom

Jaden says that a lot of beans have been spilt ( P. 122). And wheel of justice must 

turn. Put a spotlight on us(P.122).

have skeletons in their closets (P.121).

To save our skins (P.120).

Up in arms (P.122).

Gives me the willies (P.124). 

Speaks volumes (P.125).

3. Sayings and Proverbs

Seymour tells Jaden that he lives in a glass house, and he still insists on throwing stones ( P. 122).

Never hit a snake if you haven’t seen its head(P.120).

4. Humor 

Ted says that the teacher is a tough woman, but very beautiful! You should look at her legs!(P.126).

5. Ellipsis 

Basdeo says, we may all have some skeletons, but on balance, some of the skeletons are…(P.121).

6. Rhetorical question

Jaden asks , ‘Assuming we talk to her and she turns out to be agreeable, how would she help?(P.124).’

Ramdaye asks Ted, ‘What did you smoke?(P.126).’

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