In Chapter 5 Culler introduces many different and interesting rhetorical and poetic techniques. This chapter seemed the most interesting to me because the rhetoric language and literary techniques were very fascinating to me. For example, in this chapter  Culler talks about Rhetorical figures and literary theory. “A rhetorical figure has generally been defined as an alteration of or swerve from ‘ordinary’ usage” this is such a great definition for a rhetorical figure by Culler. The use of metaphor is also great, all these things are used to attract the reader and keep them interested in the very thing they are reading. Metaphors are also described as a rhetorical figure.

When reading “Diving into the wreck” by Adrienne Rich the use of metaphors is very apparent. Rich uses all types of metaphors to describe the inner personal struggle most women have to deal with. From gender norms and gender roles.

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