The Samaritan Notes on Language Use and Stylistic Devices in Act 3 Scene 2
Notes on the stylistic devices in the Samaritan Act 3 Scene 2
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The Samaritan Notes on Language Use and Stylistic Devices in Act 3 Scene 2
Language use and Stylistic Devices in the Samaritan 1. Imagery a. Vivid Description Inspector Bembe’s removes his scepter from the armpit of his left hand, places it on the table, removes his beret and mops the sweat off his brow (P. 93). b. Simile You must know it is a serious matter, as serious as death (P.96). You are as stubborn as a mule (P.95). c. Metaphor Bembe tells Nicole, “ As I am saying this is the business of any monkey of a Samaritan (P.97). 2. Ellipsis
Inspector Bembe does not allow Nicole to complete her statement. Nicole says she has not done anything wrong and…. (P. 93). Nicole says leaders must not tell us to do the wrong things….. Bembe does not allow her to complete her statement too (P.93). 3. Rhetorical Questions
Bembe asks Nicole, ‘so you won’t stop it eh?’ (P. 98).
4. Hyperbole
Bembe says that, “the App is a grave danger to the society (P.97).”
5. Irony
It is ironical that the Samaritan App meant to salvage the society from evils conducts including corruption and poll…
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