Commentary Outline

Passage W

Intro
-Thesis: John Reed uses imagery, tone, and diction to show the horrors of war.

Imagery
-John Reed's use of gruesome imagery shows how horrible war can be.
-"bandaged around the head"
-"arms in slings"
-"groaning heaps of arms and legs"

Diction
-John Reed's diction shows how terrible war can be.
-Use of words with negative connotations
-gash
-smoke
-sullenly
-suspiciously

Tone
-John Reed's development of a sombre tone also contributes to the horrors of war.
-tone developed through the imagery and diction

Conclusion