[Readers’ Hive] Word Cloud for “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” [Mar. 14]

Diction refers to the choice of words that can deliver certain styles or moods. Click on the above WordCloud and observe the most frequently used the words in the story “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”. Examine how Hemingway used word choice and repetition of words to craft the theme of the story. In a large context, does the Diction in the story reflect Hemingway’s style of writing in general, or not?

[Readers Hive] Rose for Emily [Feb. 7]

If somebody sneaked into the locked attic room before Emily Grierson dies and unearthed her long-guarded secrete, Emily is bound to be taken to the court.

Suppose you are in the jury, how would you judge? Does Emily deserve imprisonment?

Refer to specific passages/quotes in the story to justify your decision and post your writing in the comments section before Thursday (Feb. 10).