Style: is not what is said but how it is said
*It can be described as:
Formal or Conversational
Concise or Elaborate
Objective (Matter-of-Fact)
Subjective (Personal and Emotional)
*Elements contributing to style:
word choice
sentence length
tone
figurative language
use of dialogue
"Upon this he rushed at me with the fierceness of a tiger, tore off my clothes, and lashed me till he had worn out his stitches, cutting me so savagely as to leave marks visible for a long time after" (564). Figurative
"You have see how a man was made a slave; you shall see how a slave was made a man" (565). Conversational with the Reader
"I then presented an appearance enough to affect any but a heart of iron. From the crown of my head to my feet, I was covered with blood. My hair was all clotted with dust and blood; my shirt was stiff with blood..." (568). Elaborate
"I succeeded in getting a considerable distance on my way to the woods, when Covey discovered me, and called after me to come back, threatening what he would do if I did not come. I disregarded both his calls and his threats, and made me way to the woods as fast as my feeble state would allow..." (568). Objective
"I resolved to fight; and, suiting my action to the4 resolution, I seized Covey hard by the throat" (568). Personal/Emotional (Actions show Feelings)
Story- The biggest thing about this story was that he stood up against his owner. Making sacrifices was what he was willing to do it. He gained respect from it.
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