Diction in Emma

Diction Examples in Emma:

"Encouragement should be given..." See in text (Volume I - Chapter III)

This phrase is the hallmark of those who are well-to-do and feel a responsibility to help the less well-to-do rise in the world.

Stephen Holliday

"die..." See in text (Volume I - Chapter IX)

The word "die" is the singular of dice. In this case, "having thrown a die" means beginning something which cannot be reversed.

Lori Steinbach