Diction in Anne of Green Gables

Diction Examples in Anne of Green Gables:

"rapt light being quenched in her eyes..." See in text (Chapter II - Matthew Cuthbert is surprised)

The phrase "rapt light being quenched in her eyes" expresses the wonder and excitement in her eyes which is stifled or held back.

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"stepped lamely into the breach..." See in text (Chapter III - Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised)

The phrase "stepped lamely into the breach" means to take control of the situation but in an ineffective way.

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"the mantle of oblivion..." See in text (Chapter XVIII - Anne to the Rescue)

Figuratively, a "mantle of oblivion" is a shroud of obscurity. Anne means that she will forget the whole thing ever happened.

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