Monday, March 19, 2012
Exercise 1
Annie Proulx's, "The Mud Below", Proulx portrays a "little okie town" with intensity and poeticism using figurative language that suggests an innocence behind the dangers of such a sport as bull riding. "Inside a metal chute" gives a chaotic touch to the style while evoking a sense of innocence by naming the bull "Little Kisses." This is quickly shunned away by the foreshadowing of the danger soon to come as he "slapps his face forcefully, bringing adreneline roses to his cheeks." The weather described as "sultury" suggests a stressful, sweaty event often cause by terror and apprehension. In contrast to the feeling throughout stadium and by the rider, the readiness and fearlessness of the rider contradicts all thoughts of quiting before it is too late or giving up all together.
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This passage is very well written. Good job!
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