The purpose of the writer in the descriptive piece "Lou's place" is to provide the audience with a vivid image of the restaurant. The writer seeks to present his audience with not only a visual of the place but by extension - an experience through the constant use of adjectives. Readers are able to experience Lou's restaurant as the writer recalls because of the intricate details which the writer presents. Readers are feel like they are presently at the restaurant in the middle of town of Sunbright, Tennessee.
Readers feel a sense of belonging as the writer describes
"the hardened veneer on some of the tables is missing a notch here and there. The paint on the walls has cracks and there is a perennial smell of hamburgers permeating the air. The casual observer could be forgiven for thinking the place is about to fold financially; instead, what we found that night was a well camouflaged center of social activity and the finest, most accurate, information available..."
The writer's purpose is also achieved as reader's feel like on-lookers as we long to inhale the aromas of the atmosphere. The use of artistic language to appeal to the senses of the audience provides a holistic experience of the restaurant. Additionally, the flashback technique, helps create a sense of reality and consistency as readers are made to believe that tradition prevails in this Sunbright town. The writer's purpose is also achieved because readers are able to form their own conclusions despite what has been presented. Thus, through the effective use of sensory images and the flashback technique readers are able to experience Lou's restaurant.
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