"Our street looked like a perfect smile, except here was this rotting tooth."
The author includes the quote "a forgotten relic of the good old days" to draw a contrast between the empty lot and the rest of the neighborhood, highlighting how the lot stands as a stark reminder of a bygone era.
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James H. Klein has written: 'Organizing for neighborhood justice' -- subject(s): Neighborhood justice centers, Uptown-Edgewater Neighborhood Justice Center
The author is using dramatic irony to create a surprise ending by contrasting the reader's expectations with the reality of the situation. This contrast enhances the impact of the surprise twist at the end of the story.
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The author may include the Misfit's words about the grandmother to showcase his lack of remorse and to emphasize the cold and detached nature of his character. It serves to highlight the stark contrast between the grandmother's actions driven by redemption and the Misfit's actions driven by nihilism.
Robert J. Sampson has written: 'Juvenile criminal behavior and its relation to neighborhood characteristics' -- subject(s): Economic aspects of Neighborhood, Juvenile delinquency, Neighborhood, Victims of crimes
An author might use a comparison and contrast structure to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects, making it easier for readers to understand complex ideas and relationships. This structure can help emphasize key points, bring clarity to the subject matter, and provide a clear framework for organizing information.
Rick Cohen has written: 'Partnerships for neighborhood preservation' -- subject(s): Community organization, Neighborhood, Urban Community development, Urban renewal
Zaheer Parvez has written: 'Contrast Media'
Murdo MacKenzie has written: 'Contrast psychology'
Larry Bennett has written: 'Fragments of cities' -- subject(s): Community development, Urban, Inner cities, Neighborhood, Urban Community development, Urban renewal 'Neighborhood politics' -- subject(s): Neighborhood government
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