I.

STYLE AND LANGUAGE

A summary and analysis of each chapter's writing style and language used in "To Kill a
Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.

Chapter 1 - {Introduction of the novel’s characters and setting} The writing style in this
chapter is simple and descriptive, with the language used being that of a child's perspective.
Chapter 2 - {In this chapter, Scout goes to school for the first time} The language used is
colloquial and conversational, with simple sentence structures that reflect the child's
perspective.
Chapter 3 - {This chapter focuses on Scout's curiosity about Boo Radley} The writing
style is descriptive, with the use of vivid imagery and personification.
Chapter 4 - {Scout and Jem start finding trinkets in a knothole in a tree on the Radley
property} The language used is more sophisticated than in previous chapters, with the use of
metaphors and similes.
Chapter 5 - {In this chapter, Scout tries to communicate with Boo Radley} The writing
style is simple, with the use of short sentences that reflect Scout's childlike perspective.
Chapter 6 - {Scout and Jem sneak into the Radley property} The language used within
this chapter is vivid and descriptive, with the use of hyperbole and symbolism.
Chapter 7 - {In this chapter, the children receive gifts from Boo Radley} The writing style
is whimsical, with the use of irony and foreshadowing.
Chapter 8 - {Scout and Jem build a snowman in their yard} The language used is
descriptive and emotive, with the use of imagery and personification.
Chapter 9 - {Atticus defends Tom Robinson in court} The writing style is formal, with the
use of complex sentence structures and legal terminology.
Chapter 10 - {Atticus explains to Jem and Scout about shooting mockingbirds} The
language used is metaphorical, with the use of symbolism and allegory.
Chapter 11 - {Jem and Scout attend Calpurnia's church} The writing style is descriptive,
with the use of imagery and sensory details.
Chapter 12 - {Jem and Scout face discrimination for attending a black church} The
language used is emotive, with the use of pathos and figurative language.
Chapter 13 - {Aunt Alexandra comes to visit the family} The writing style is
conversational, with the use of colloquial language and humor.
Chapter 14 - {Scout and Jem discuss the possibility of Tom Robinson being innocent}
The language used is reflective, with the use of introspection and rhetorical questions.
Chapter 15 - {Atticus is threatened by a mob at the jail} The writing style is dramatic, with
the use of suspense and tension.
Chapter 16 - {Tom Robinson's trial begins} The language used is formal, with the use of
legal terminology and complex sentence structures.
Chapter 17 - {Mayella Ewell testifies in court} The writing style is emotive, with the use of
pathos and figurative language.
Chapter 18 - {Tom Robinson testifies in court} The language used is descriptive, with the
use of sensory details and imagery.
Chapter 19 - {Atticus delivers his closing argument} The writing style is persuasive, with
the use of rhetorical devices and persuasive language.
Chapter 20 - {The verdict is announced} The language used is emotive, with the use of
pathos and figurative language.
Chapter 21 - {Scout and Jem learn about the verdict} The writing style is reflective, with
the use of introspection and rhetorical questions.
Chapter 22 - {Tom Robinson is killed} The language used is emotive, with the use of
pathos and figurative language.
Chapter 23 - {In this chapter, Scout overhears racist comments made by some of the
townspeople} The writing style is emotive, with the use of pathos and figurative language.
The language used is colloquial, with the use of slang and dialect.
Chapter 24 - {Aunt Alexandra hosts a tea party} The writing style is formal, with the use of
proper language and etiquette. The language used is descriptive, with the use of sensory
details and imagery.
Chapter 25 - {Jem and Scout attend a Halloween pageant} The writing style is
suspenseful, with the use of tension and foreshadowing. The language used is descriptive,
with the use of sensory details and imagery.
Chapter 26 - {Bob Ewell confronts Atticus} The writing style is dramatic, with the use of
tension and conflict. The language used is colloquial, with the use of slang and dialect.
Chapter 27 - {Bob Ewell attacks Jem and Scout} The writing style is intense, with the use
of action and suspense. The language used is descriptive, with the use of sensory details and
imagery.
Chapter 28 - {Boo Radley saves Jem and Scout from Bob Ewell} The writing style is
dramatic, with the use of tension and conflict. The language used is emotive, with the use of
pathos and figurative language.
Chapter 29 - {Scout finally meets Boo Radley} The writing style is reflective, with the use of
introspection and rhetorical questions. The language used is descriptive, with the use of
sensory details and imagery.
Chapter 30 - {Heck Tate covers up the truth about Bob Ewell's death} The writing style is
tense, with the use of suspense and conflict. The language used is formal, with the use of
legal terminology and complex sentence structures.
Chapter 31 - {Atticus explains the importance of empathy} The writing style is reflective,
with the use of introspection and rhetorical questions. The language used is persuasive, with
the use of rhetorical devices and persuasive language.

The style and language of "To Kill a Mockingbird" are key to its success as a literary classic.
The writing style of the writer is simple and descriptive, with the language used reflecting the
perspective of a child. As the story progresses, the language becomes more complex and
sophisticated, reflecting the characters' growing understanding of the world around them.