Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg

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Detailed Close Reading of the Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg
Authors utilize different techniques to strike a rapport and appeal to their audience. They utilize the language, imagery, and structure to capture the attention of the reader, apply other approaches such as rhetorical techniques to appeal to sway the reader into sharing their thoughts and ideas. These techniques are evidence in James Hogg’s text titled “Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner.” This passage stands out because of the author’s immense use of imagery and rhetorical techniques that engages the reader and enables him perceive the world in the eyes of the author.
The author begins by creating a vivid image of his state of mind. He talks about his mind being in a state of agitation that resembles the motion of a whirlpool, which depicts his confused state. He also attempts to explain the mysterious being that was guiding him by likening him to the face of the people he influenced. His description of the mysterious being creates suspense in the reader as it makes one to begin imagining how the sinners’ associate looked like. In his description of his state when trying to discern the events of the day, he states that he inquired into it with fear and trembling. This use of the terms fear and trembling provide an image of how intimidating the situation was.
Besides, his use of imagery to cap...