A Portrait of a River

Mark Twain is known to be one of the greatest American writers in history. His fifteenth novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is one of the most read, discussed, and taught novels in American culture. Twain\'s unusual ability to present thoughts and ideas in many different ways played a significant part in the success of this novel. In the second paragraph of Chapter 19 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain uses a colloquial style …

…of Chapter 19 is but a mere description of the scenic view, careful analyzing would lead one to rethink their thoughts on the subject. Through careful utilization of literary devices such as vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and imagery, Mark Twain is able to give deeper meaning to what seems to be a simple descriptive paragraph. His writing techniques enable him to present a portrait of the river in a simple, yet poetic, realistic, and lyrical manner.