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“I’m Sorry I Bit You During My Job Interview”
Diction: The strictly professional-type word choice in juxtaposition with casual, loose diction creates a highly comedic effect throughout the piece. Words such as “mitigate” and “disclosure” are words which convey that the narrator is comfortable using words popular in an office setting. However, when the narrator begins to use revert to colloquial words such as “curveball” the narrator’s professional facade slips and his true colors begin to reveal themselves. Furthermore, when the narrator begins to use diction such as “tender” in a description of the interviewer’s flesh, and “snarling” when describing himself, the reader can clearly the ridiculousness of the narrator.
Language: The narrator attempts to conceal his lunacy with elegant, professional language. He uses polite phrases such as “please don’t hesitate to call or email” and “thank you for taking your time” in order to feign that the interview was perfectly typical. In mentioning his digression from professional conduct, the narrator politely compliments his interviewer with the phrase “a testament to your professionalism” further indicating his sense of rigid politeness despite the circumstances.
Syntax: The syntax of the piece effectively convey allows the reader to be caught off guard by its sudden shifts. The long, flowing sentences such as “Thank you.... ...Rawles and Hilt” and “I hope you can look past this... ….final decision” are typical of professional-type papers. However, these in juxtaposition with the short choppy sentences such as “I panicked.” and “The third time I bit you it was supposed to be a joke.” creates a highly comedic effect. Furthermore, the choppy sentences are a departure from the professionalism the narrator attempts to cloak his lunacy in illustrating the craze of the narrator.
“I’m Sorry I Bit You During My Job Interview”
Diction: The strictly professional-type word choice in juxtaposition with casual, loose diction creates a highly comedic effect throughout the piece. Words such as “mitigate” and “disclosure” are words which convey that the narrator is comfortable using words popular in an office setting. However, when the narrator begins to use revert to colloquial words such as “curveball” the narrator’s professional facade slips and his true colors begin to reveal themselves. Furthermore, when the narrator begins to use diction such as “tender” in a description of the interviewer’s flesh, and “snarling” when describing himself, the reader can clearly the ridiculousness of the narrator.
Language: The narrator attempts to conceal his lunacy with elegant, professional language. He uses polite phrases such as “please don’t hesitate to call or email” and “thank you for taking your time” in order to feign that the interview was perfectly typical. In mentioning his digression from professional conduct, the narrator politely compliments his interviewer with the phrase “a testament to your professionalism” further indicating his sense of rigid politeness despite the circumstances.
Syntax: The syntax of the piece effectively convey allows the reader to be caught off guard by its sudden shifts. The long, flowing sentences such as “Thank you.... ...Rawles and Hilt” and “I hope you can look past this... ….final decision” are typical of professional-type papers. However, these in juxtaposition with the short choppy sentences such as “I panicked.” and “The third time I bit you it was supposed to be a joke.” creates a highly comedic effect. Furthermore, the choppy sentences are a departure from the professionalism the narrator attempts to cloak his lunacy in illustrating the craze of the narrator.
I like it, there is good analysis here. I also like how you are almost analyzing the author as though it is you against him. It makes a very convincing argument on your behalf.
ReplyDeleteThis reminded me of American Dream. A social situation goes completely wrong, and is treated as being normal.
ReplyDeleteWell substantiated by the syntax.
I like the analysis of the choppy sentences as they relate to lunacy. Very good response to this essay, you make good points and support them too.
ReplyDeleteCassidy Murphy