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Mary Wollstonecraft's Letter Of Diction Analysis

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In 1795, Mary Wollstonecraft wrote a letter addressing an acquaintance, who has stated and acted upon an offensive write off or common misconception. The letter consist of high diction, syntax, and sympathy to ensure Marys' situation is well presented, and the acquaintance is aware of the infuriated it arose. Diction is the first rhetorical device to arise in the letter to the acquaintance. “indignant...condescend...epistle”. The high diction is used to indicate to the reader that Mary is outraged and resentful about the offer presented without her consent, as if she had no say in the final decision. The letter starts with diction because she is poor and is aware of the situation at hand. It reveals her outrage, and how she relays her

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