Below is my take on the diction that is used in Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees
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In The Secret Life of Bees Kidd exhibits a musical, soft diction that exemplifies the sad atmosphere that surrounds the main character, Lily. In statements such as “split my heart down the seam” and “felt the longing build in my chest,” Kidd’s diction expresses the emotion that swelling within Lily. The language that used is not over sophisticated, yet it is neither vulgar nor blunt. The words themselves are descriptive and informative, however there are metaphors displayed throughout the piece; especially in the references to the chest and the heart. Although the language is simple in usage, it builds upon itself and becomes figuratively advanced.
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