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Ernest Hemingway

Cat in the Rain

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1925

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Essay Topics

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Anadiplosis is a literary device in which a word that appears at the end of a clause or sentence repeats at the beginning of the next clause or sentence. Re-read the opening paragraph of “Cat in the Rain.” How does Hemingway employ anadiplosis? What effect does this type of repetition have on the rhythm of the text? What effect does it have on the mood of the story?

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How does Hemingway use dialogue to establish tone and reveal details about the two Americans and their relationship? Use specific examples to support your thesis.

3.

Compare and contrast the hotel-keeper’s behavior with George’s behavior. How does the wife react to each? What details reveal her feelings toward both characters?

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