Literary Devices In Black And White
Context:
This passage is occurs right in the middle of the first chapter of the book Black
And White By Eric Walters. It is in first person point of view coming from Thomas's point of view. There is no previous chapter however, the introduction to this novel simply
Steven, the best friend of Thomas, convincing him to stay and watch. The chapter after, however, revolves around the ride back home following the basketball match.
Significance:
There a couple of significant points in this paragraph in relation to the novel. To start off, this has allowed the plot to move forward. This is where Thomas had first seen and heard of Denyse. Likewise, the gym was the first place they met as well as what caused them to speak to each other on their way home when …show more content…
We see Thomas automatically seeing girls basketball at a very low level just because they are feminine. This passage helped him understand that he in fact was incorrect and slowly but surely, he develops maturity.
Moreover, this passage was the reason he later went on to many places such as the church where he never dreamed he would go there again.
Detail:
Literary devices in this passage are introduced with sarcasm which happens to include a bit of foreshadowing as well. It is clear for the reader what Thomas meant when he said “would I be here if she wasn't?” Likewise, there are plenty of instances where imagery is being used. The author uses them in attempt to help the reader visualize the action that is going on. For instance, the statement “The other team's centre had to be half a head taller.” is a great example of imagery written by the author. The author made the entire passage occur in the basketball court in attempt to make the reader understand more about gender equality. We know that girls basketball team was looked down by almost the whole school and so the author chose this place, and personalities like Tom and Steve, to distinguish what was right from what was
This passage is occurs right in the middle of the first chapter of the book Black
And White By Eric Walters. It is in first person point of view coming from Thomas's point of view. There is no previous chapter however, the introduction to this novel simply
Steven, the best friend of Thomas, convincing him to stay and watch. The chapter after, however, revolves around the ride back home following the basketball match.
Significance:
There a couple of significant points in this paragraph in relation to the novel. To start off, this has allowed the plot to move forward. This is where Thomas had first seen and heard of Denyse. Likewise, the gym was the first place they met as well as what caused them to speak to each other on their way home when …show more content…
We see Thomas automatically seeing girls basketball at a very low level just because they are feminine. This passage helped him understand that he in fact was incorrect and slowly but surely, he develops maturity.
Moreover, this passage was the reason he later went on to many places such as the church where he never dreamed he would go there again.
Detail:
Literary devices in this passage are introduced with sarcasm which happens to include a bit of foreshadowing as well. It is clear for the reader what Thomas meant when he said “would I be here if she wasn't?” Likewise, there are plenty of instances where imagery is being used. The author uses them in attempt to help the reader visualize the action that is going on. For instance, the statement “The other team's centre had to be half a head taller.” is a great example of imagery written by the author. The author made the entire passage occur in the basketball court in attempt to make the reader understand more about gender equality. We know that girls basketball team was looked down by almost the whole school and so the author chose this place, and personalities like Tom and Steve, to distinguish what was right from what was