Diction+and+Syntax

=Importance of Diction=

The diction throughout the story is set up in a southern accent. This is important because the story takes place in Texas and Mexico and without the southern accent one would not understand the setting of the story. The setting of the story has a great importance in this story and without the correct diction to go along with the setting, you cannot have a great story.

=Importance of Syntax=

Sentence structure is important in any form of writing. McCarthy in __No Country for Old Men__ shows the reader this importance. Short and quick sentences that are to the point force the reader to read quickly, and as the story is made up of action scenes, the reader will almost feel an adrenaline rush while reading the book. When a writer can cause a reader to feel so much emotion just from the way he writes, you know you have a great book.