Shonagon's Diction

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Shonagon’s writing style was quite unique compared to most female author’s (no offense). Her diction and syntax influenced the tone of her writing and definitely affected her style. Some words that one would use to describe her writing style would be declamatory, eloquent, and intriguing. The first passage that one should read more than once (because it’s just that good) would be “In Spring It is Dawn”. The sentence structure involved in this passage conveys a peaceful meaning. “As the light creeps over the hills, their outlines are dyed a faint red and wisps of purplish cloud trail over them” (Shonagon 457) this quote is very descriptive and provides the reader with a sense of what a morning in the Spring will inevitably look like thus keeping