1. In the play Death of a Salesman(1949)he dicusses the life of a salesman and how difficult it is to support the family. The writer uses telegraphic sentences to put more emotion into the characters dialogue. He also uses imagery to helps the readers understand who is leaving the stage and entering and what area they are located. Last he uses dashes to represent when a character is interrupting or when they take a breath. The tone of the play is realisticand relatable which makes it emotional.
2. Emotional, realistic, relatable
Unknown Words
3.apron: forestage (pg 30)
valise: suitcase (pg 44)
stolid: unemotional (pg 44)
aura: radiation (pg 44)
Rhetorical Strategies
4. Telegraphic Sentences: "The finest people."(pg 31)
Dashes: Linda: "Don't-don't go near him!" (pg 55)
Imagery: Willy walks in from entrance of the house, at left. (pg61)
Rhetorical Questions: Charley: Willy, when are you going to grow up? (pg 89)
Gives Emotions of character: Biff, strangely unnerved: Cut it out, will ya? I want to say something to you. (pg 103)
Questions
5. How do you know when Ben is getting ready to enter the scene?
Why is William and Biff always arguing?
Why do people have problems with those they love the most?
Memorable Dialogue
6. Happy: Are you familiar with football?
Girl: No, I'm afraid I'm not.
Happy: Biff is quarterback with the New York Giants. (pg 102)
