A Walk In The Woods Rhetorical Devices

Heading into the wilderness to hike may seem like a fun adventure, but what would it be like to stay out there for 35 weeks straight, knowing that some of the most ferocious animals are nearby? In “A Walk in The Woods” by Bill Bryson, Bill examines the dangers and challenges of hiking the Appalachian Trail, which stretches 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Bryson encounters various obstacles and difficulties that force him to push his limits. Some of the things Bryson encounters range from animals to diseases to dangerous weather conditions. The theme of danger that must be faced to be overcome is presented throughout the book when Bryson and Katz must confront the risks of the Appalachian Trail. The author uses rhetorical devices such as imagery and onomatopoeia to show this.

One of the most prominent dangers Bryson faces on the Appalachian Trail is the threat of physical harm. Bryson uses imagery to show people’s thoughts and stories on the Appalachian Trail. Bryson imagined how his experience might go; Bill believed he would be “bowled backward by a

He writes about the beauty of Appalachia but also points out the risks of lightning and sudden thunderstorms. Bill describes a perilous situation when he and Katz get caught in a thunderstorm on top of a mountain. He writes: “The lightning was so close now that I could feel my fillings buzzing in my teeth. I could smell the ozone” (Bryson 104). The images create a vivid picture of their danger and emphasize the importance of being prepared and aware of the potential hazards of extreme weather and environment. In addition to the possible perils of the time right after it happens, Bryson and Katz show how they become more aware of what they face and the problems and worries of what might happen next. The use of imagery is to show the dangers of the natural world and the effects that mother nature brings to