Language Analysis Of Okefenokee Swamp

The Okefenokee swamp has and is seen in many varying ways, as shown in passages one and two. Both of the writers use imagery and language to show how they see and feel about the swamp in Florida. The two passages about Okefenokee have distinctive writing styles that can be shown through language analysis. Passage One has a more informational twist to the description of the swamp. While using words like “abundant”(22) and “Exotic”(19) the author gives us a more factual take on Okefenokee. With the usage of neutral connotation words, the author gives us the facts and evidence with no bias. They create an educational tone throughout the passage and it is similar to reading a travel pamphlet. The author uses strong language such as “primitive”(1) as well as “extensive”(13) to add a layer of professionalism to their writings. Using such language can show a reader that the writer has had experience with the place they[the writer] are talking about. The writer gives us an outlook to

When looking into the language of the passage we get words and phrases such as “Fester”(12) along with “misery of life”(21) that show us that the author really has a hatred for Okefenokee. Passage two’s author uses negative connotation words to describe what they are seeing as well as how they feel. In addition, they degrade the swamp by inputting their bias and ‘emotions’ into creating this ‘devilish’ landscape. As most readers can tell, the author has a disdain for the nature of the swamp and its muck and ooze. Passage two says that the “Hellish”(28) zoo that is Swamp Okefenokee is a place that people should not go into. They use imagery to describe the wildlife and flora that surround the wetlands. Essentially, what the reader can infer from the passage is that the author has this loathing for the swamp. Both passages have many different views from each other that complement each