This story is written from the first person point of view. The narrator is also the main character.
The pronoun “I” is used. We see the events from Anna‟s perspective. We can experience her
thoughts and feelings.
TONE
The story is narrated in a humorous way.
DICTION (the choice of words used in the story)
- Lighthearted/ humorous -
…he smiled until I thought his face would break into two - Casual – use of slang e.g. momma, guy
- use of clichés (overused expressions) e.g. I’m crazy about you; You are so beautiful
- simple vocabulary; short dialogues; lots of exclamation marks (!); unfinished sentences(…); use of italics(darling)to show emphasis and unexpected surprise
- American – boss
SIMILE
The story has several interesting and funny similes e.g. he looked like a dog who had just found a bone; mouths wide open like a couple of fish,
etc.
STEREOTYPES
~ e.g. pretty young models;
rich and handsome employer;
SLAPSTICK COMEDY
~ e.g. ridiculous behavior of singing waiter; silly fights
IMAGERY
The fruitcake ingredient makes the sophisticated perfume smell like a glorious mix of all natural,delicious, inviting and warm smells (like fresh bread and flowers and sunshine all mixed
together).
