Examples Of Diction In The Great Gatsby

• Very long, descriptive sentence, shows the narrators passion toward the topic
• Semi-colons serve to add details of what the narrator is disgusted with
• Use of dash introduces the qualities and descriptions of Gatsby.
• Diction- “uniform,” “moral attention” wishes to return to more civilized society
• Mood- “wanted no more riotous excursions” fed up with what he has seen out east, bit of sarcasm detected in “privileged glimpses into the human heart.”
• Diction- “unaffected scorn” Gatsby has escaped the judgment of Nick. Nick still holds him highly. Hold disdain for the other members of society.
• Diction- “unbroken series if successful gestures,” “gorgeous,” heightened sensitivity,” Gatsby has a genuine character which is an attractive

• “Closed out my interest,” “short winded relations of man,” whatever is going to happen severely disgusts Nick and seems to turn him into a sort of cynic.
Thesis- In this passage, the author foreshadows the eventual down fall of Gatsby who, as made clear through the author’s dark word choice and imagery, is taken down by some unknown, evil force, which makes made the narrator disgusted in society and has turned him into cynic, as evident though figurative language, specifically the diction employed.
Passage

• Simile- Curtains blowing like “pale flags,” peaceful, gentle, soft, light
• Imagery- “enormous couch,” out a place, too big for the room, large
• Simile- “buoyed up as though upon an anchored balloon.” In one place, but still moving, jittery, restless, sitting straight, good posture.
• Cacophony- “whip and snap.” In contrast to previous descriptions, not peaceful or gentle, backed up by use of word “groan” is if picture might fall, more unsettling.
• Imagery “boom” Tom puts an end to the peacefulness
• Personification- “caught wind died” Tom upset the scene and killed the tranquil mood, “ballooned slowly” gracefully dies when Tom is introduced to scene.
• In paragraphs, sentence length is pretty average, ending in a longer one. Second paragraph has less flow, more straight to the point and realistic.
Thesis- Through the use of imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices, the authors portrays the Buchannan’s estate as one of tranquility, elegance, and order, which is in direct contrast to the abrasive, noisy, harsh character of the landowner, Tom