Match each description of the author's stylistic choice to the
literary element and the effect it has on the meaning of the story.
Description of
Literary Element
Stylistic Choice
Effect on meaning
Describing
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Madelyn is a force
Madelyn by her
of energy and
emotions and
Characterization
behavior rather
than her physical
characteristics
excitement that
makes her a
positive part of her
mentor's life.
Diction
Repetition
Using the word
drudgery to
describe
Madelyn's
Madelyn
understands that
helping "other
people's
grandparents" is
the same kind of
homework
help she is
receiving from her
mentor.
Both characters
using the phrase
"day better" at the
The mentor has a
good sense of
humor and
understands what
it's like to be an
story's conclusion