Style
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
by Betty Smith

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

Smith's writing style adheres to that of traditional narrative fiction: frequent but not excessive figurative language; elaborate character descriptions; a balanced amount of dialogue and narration. Smith tends to use metaphors and similes that Francie herself might use, melding her central character's perspective with that of the narrator (though these two narrative forces are distinct).