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Microblog #1 - All the Light We Cannot See


I am currently reading a fiction novel written by Anthony Doerr titled, All the Light We Cannot See.  
When I first began reading this book, I was instantly overcome by Doerr’s use of literary devices, as
well as the emotions I felt as the war was being described to me.  Because of this, I created a table
that demonstrates the various literary devices that Doerr has used so far, and how these impact the
reader.  Thanks!

Use of Literary Devices as a Form of Pathos

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