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Please break your essay up into the following component parts, highlighting the various parts of each paragraph as follows:

Thesis: dark blue Topic sentence: red Opinion/analysis: light blue Supporting detail: purple Commentary: green Transitions: pink

==== In the opening of Truman Capote's, "In Cold Blood", Capote conveys his view of Holcomb, Kansas using elements such as imagery, diction, and syntax. Using these elements, Capote creates an image in the readers head of what he sees Holcomb to be. Without the use of these elements, the reader would not be able to get a clear view of what Capotle was trying to express through his writings. ====

==== The use of imagery is reoccuring throughout the passage. "The strees, unnamed, unsahded, unpaved..." This quote shows the reader that Capote thinks of Holcomb as an empty, boring, quite, and unimportant place. "Holcomb too, can be seen from great distances. Not that there is much to see". Again, this quote is showing how much of an unimportant place this city seems to be. Imagery is used to help the reader better understand what the author is trying to portray through his writings, in this case, it is what Capote views Holcomb, Kansas to be. Through the use of these quotes Capote is showing his view of Holcomb to the reader, which he sees this place to be not so important and boring. Diction is also another important element Capote uses in this passage. ====

==== ﻿Diction, which can be defined as word choice, also shows a reader how Capote views Holcomb. Diction can also be tied in with imagery, in the sense that both use descriptive language. "The majority of Holcomb homes are one-story frame affairs..." By using words such as these, the author is able to convey what type of place Holcomb is. Words that Capote also use include "dry" and "out there". Words like these are used to help create images in the readers head along with showing the writing style of the author. The writing style of this passage could be described as simple, the syntax that Capote uses goes along with his view of Holcomb. ====

==== Syntax is also used in such a way that helps the reader better understand Capote's point that he is trying to make. The author uses simple grammar which is easy for the reader to understand. Simple sentences are used, such as "And that, really, is all. Unless you include, as one must, the Holcomb school". Simple sentence structure is used throughout the passage. All of these 3 elements convey Capote's views on the city of Holcomb, Kansas. ====

==== Through the use of all these elements, Capote is able to express his feelings towards Holcomb, Kansas. Through the use of imagery, diction, and syntax, the authors view is clearly transmitted to the reader. ====