Question

The following question refers to “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe and On Writing by Stephen King. What is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? Poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while King’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. Poe references numerous authors and literary works, while King does not reference any other authors or literary works. Poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while King includes a list of all the books he has written. Poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while King’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

Answer 1

Poe's essay is dominated by facts, while King's memoir is dominated by images and examples.

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Answer 2

Poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while King’s memoir is dominated by images and examples.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the main difference between these two texts. Although both Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King focus on a similar topic (the art and skill involved in writing), they approach the subject from very different angles. While Poe offers facts, and a mostly objective and unbiased view of the subject, King provides a more personal perspective by providing many images and examples of his ideas.