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What is the effect of narrator comments in Pride and Prejudice?
What is the effect of narrator comments in Pride and Prejudice?
Narrator comments suggest what a character's emotions are, even if they do not express them directly.
How does dialogue contribute to character development in the novel?
How does dialogue contribute to character development in the novel?
Dialogue allows characters to express a range of emotions, helping them explain themselves fully.
In what way does exaggeration serve a purpose in the narrative?
In what way does exaggeration serve a purpose in the narrative?
Exaggeration emphasizes that an idea or feeling is important.
What role does listing play in the characterization of individuals?
What role does listing play in the characterization of individuals?
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What do questions reveal about a character's motivations and intentions?
What do questions reveal about a character's motivations and intentions?
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Study Notes
Authorial Techniques in Pride and Prejudice
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Narrator Comments: Words, phrases or ideas repeated.
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Effect of Narrator Comments: Suggest character emotions even if not directly stated.
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Dialogue: Expressions of emotions behind spoken words (e.g., anger, regret, passion).
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Effect of Dialogue: Shows a range of reasons, allows characters to explain themselves.
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Exaggeration: Story comments on actions or descriptions with precision.
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Effect of Exaggeration: Shows important ideas or feelings.
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Tone of Voice: Word choice.
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Effect of Tone of Voice: May show character feelings (considering etiquette constraints).
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Listing: Character aspects (appearance, behavior, actions, attitudes, reactions).
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Effect of Listing: Creates character with detail.
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Repetition: Characters speaking directly.
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Effect of Repetition: More objective character view, notice how characters act.
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Lexis: Overstating something.
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Effect of Lexis: Emphasizes feeling strongly.
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Questions: Connected items or ideas.
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Effect of Questions: Seeks information, rhetorically makes someone think.
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Characterisation: Sought information; used rhetorically.
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Effect of Characterisation: Understanding motivations, actions, and personality.
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Description
Explore the various authorial techniques used in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.' This quiz examines how narrative comments, dialogue, exaggeration, and tone contribute to character development and emotional depth in the novel. Test your understanding of these literary devices and their effects on the story.
