play‚ Wilde creatively uses three different types of irony. These being: verbal‚ dramatic and situational forms of irony. Each form of irony is used to mock the behavior and status of the characters‚ depending on their character and position in the society. Verbal irony is shown in which a person says or writes something and means another‚ or uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning. The first for of irony is shown when Algernon accuses the protagonist‚ John/Jack
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HUMN 142 Studies in Literature Modules 5-9 Study Questions with Suggested Answers Module 5 Study Questions 1. Describe the exposition‚ complication‚ climax‚ and denouement in Oedipus the King. Oedipus the King opens with an explanation of what has happened; Thebes is being ravaged by the plague‚ crops have failed‚ the women are barren (ll. 22-30). This is the exposition‚ the explanation of the problem. In addition‚ later in the play‚ Sophocles has Oedipus and Jocasta recall events that are relevant
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A comedy concerned with the social actions and behavior of members of a highly sophisticated‚ upper-class society. The Importance of Being Earnest is a comedy of dialogue‚ abounding in the use of paradox‚ epigram‚ and irony. All these three devices produce a comic effect in this play‚ even though it is possible for a dramatist to use these devices for a serious purpose also. There are a number of paradoxical statements‚ epigrammatic remarks‚ and ironical or sarcastic remarks‚ all of a comic
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short story writer‚ uses multiple literary devices in his short stories. Dahl developed a very effective writing style in his short story‚ “Poison” through his significant uses of irony‚ realistic imagery‚ and especially‚ engaging symbolism. In Roald Dahl’s short story‚ “Poison‚” the plot includes various examples of irony. “Poison” is one of Dahl’s most famous stories‚
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Symbolism and Irony used in The Sixth Sense Symbolism and irony can be used in any type of movie or story to help show the plot or theme of it. Symbolism can be used to show many feelings or just add to the theme of the story. Symbolism can be used in many ways. It can be used to create suspense‚ mystery‚ enhance the story‚ or use suspense and mystery to enhance the story. There can also be many things that can symbolize something. For example‚ colors‚ objects‚ or sometimes-even ideas. In the move
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This novel is very intriguing and teaches lessons of morality‚ religion‚ and of life and death intended for those with imagination and insight. The author’s style contributes deeply to the intrigue and true meaning to this novel. The author’s use of imagery makes tensions in the story vivid and emphatic. In this story there is a re-occurring tension between religion and desire. The tension between religion and desire is most clearly demonstrated between the characters of Yvette and
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the religious group‚ the upper class‚ and the middle working class. Chaucer wrote his tales in Middle English around the 1350’s. Chaucer had many people from each group go. He mostly wrote in a satiric tone. Satire is another word for sarcasm or irony. Irony is saying one thing while meaning another. He used both juvenilia and horashian. Juvenilia is harsh sarcasm. An example would be the friar. Horashian is soft or gentle sarcasm. The main nun would be a great example of this. If I were to take a
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importance of the last‚ pivotal scene through the use of diction‚ symbolism‚ irony. As Ivan Ilych suffers through his last moments on earth‚ Tolstoy narrates this man ’s struggle to evolve and to ultimately realize his life was not perfect. Using symbols Tolstoy creates a vivid image pertaining to a topic few people can even start to comprehend- the reexamination of one ’s life while on the brink of death. In using symbols and irony Tolstoy vividly conveys the manner in which Ilych views death as darkness
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2. Rhetorical Devices and Literary Techniques Rhetorical devices and literary techniques are closely related to tone and style. In fact‚ an author’s style partly consists of selecting and using certain devices; an author’s tone is partially determined by the type of techniques an author uses. Many SAT books will list lots of Greek terms you don’t need to know‚ such as synecdoche and anaphora. But the Critical Reading section won’t require that you know the names of rhetorical devices or literary
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English 101A Antagonist- the opponent or enemy of the main character‚ or protagonist. For this word i would use the villagers who trapped Jumpei Niki and the women in the dunes. Characterization- the means through which an author reveals a character’s personality. Women talks about sand being her life and how important sand is to her. She described her character as affection by showing her love toward sand. Climax- the point in a play‚ novel‚ short story‚ or narrative poem at which the
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