Throughout the transcription of a eulogy by Mona Simpson, there are many different techniques used in the texts but none more important than the use of repetition. This technique is used in order to portray the importance of Steve’s work he’s done throughout his life and how it portrayed him in a selfless and kind light. The quote I'm referencing is “Steve’s final words were: OH WOW. OH WOW. OH WOW.”. This quotation furthers the meaning of the text that was being portrayed throughout because only a selfless man who cared for others more than himself could ever feel such relief in passing…