Elements of Storytelling

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What is the origin of the word 'cliffhanger'?

Created by an author named Cliff in the 1800s

Inspired by a historical event involving a cliff

Named after a famous cliff in England

Derived from a Latin term meaning 'to hang' (correct)

Why did Elfride go to the tall cliff overlooking the Bristol Channel?

To enjoy the view with Henry Knight

To watch a ship arriving from India (correct)

To examine fossils found in the area

To meet her secret lover

What caused Knight's precarious situation on the cliff?

Trying to retrieve his hat near the edge (correct)

Chasing after Elfride in a hurry

Slipping on the rocky slope

Being pushed by Elfride accidentally

Why did Hardy choose to narrate the scene from Knight's point of view only?

To keep Elfride's reaction a surprise Signup and view all the answers

What realization does Knight have while hanging on the cliff?

He sees fossilized arthropod eyes Signup and view all the answers

How does Knight interpret his size difference against the vast universe while hanging on the cliff?

As a symbol of his insignificance in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main ways that stories keep people interested?

By making readers feel worried and curious Signup and view all the answers

In James Joyce's book 'Ulysses,' how did he mix the events of the story?

By blending a normal day's events with an exciting story of Odysseus Signup and view all the answers

What type of stories often use suspense to engage readers?

Adventure stories Signup and view all the answers

What did some serious writers think about the use of suspense in stories?

It is only suitable for popular stories Signup and view all the answers

How did Thomas Hardy incorporate suspenseful ideas into his serious books?

By borrowing suspenseful ideas from popular stories Signup and view all the answers

What was Thomas Hardy's third novel, 'A Pair of Blue Eyes,' more focused on?

Feelings and thoughts Signup and view all the answers

In Marcel Proust's opinion, what did he think about Hardy's 'A Pair of Blue Eyes'?

He loved it Signup and view all the answers

'Ulysses' contrasts real life with traditional stories by showing that real life is _ and ___.

less thrilling, more uncertain Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions do adventure stories primarily ask?

Questions about what will happen next Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of putting the main character in risky situations in suspenseful stories?

To create worry and curiosity in the reader Signup and view all the answers

What adds to the suspense in 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' by Thomas Hardy?

Knight's realization about the fossilized arthropod Signup and view all the answers

What reflects Hardy's skill in 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' according to the text?

The juxtaposition of a small human figure against a vast universe Signup and view all the answers

What does Knight come face-to-face with while hanging on the cliff?

A fossilized arthropod millions of years old Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hardy not reveal Elfride's actions during Knight's struggle on the cliff?

To maintain suspense and surprise the reader Signup and view all the answers

How does Knight interpret his hanging situation against the vast universe?

As a sign of his insignificance in the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of suspense in the scene described in 'A Pair of Blue Eyes'?

Knight's struggle on the cliff edge Signup and view all the answers

Why does Knight feel a poignant understanding of his own mortality during his hanging ordeal?

Because of his realization about geological time scales Signup and view all the answers

What do Knight's struggles on the cliff symbolize in 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' by Thomas Hardy?

A metaphor for life's uncertainties and dangers Signup and view all the answers

Why does Hardy choose to narrate the scene solely from Knight's point of view?

To maintain suspense and surprise about Elfride's role in Knight's situation Signup and view all the answers

What role does philosophy play in intensifying the suspense in 'A Pair of Blue Eyes'?

It adds depth to Knight's contemplations on mortality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of suspense in stories?

To make the reader feel worried and curious Signup and view all the answers

How did James Joyce mix the events of 'Ulysses' to contrast real life with traditional stories?

By creating a neatly finished story of Odysseus coming back from war Signup and view all the answers

Which famous writer embraced the use of suspenseful ideas from popular stories in serious books in the 1800s?

Thomas Hardy Signup and view all the answers

What is the central focus of Thomas Hardy's novel 'A Pair of Blue Eyes'?

Romantic feelings and thoughts Signup and view all the answers

Why did some serious writers look down on the use of suspense in stories?

Because it made real life seem less thrilling and more uncertain Signup and view all the answers

In what way does suspense engage readers in adventure stories?

By putting the main character in risky situations Signup and view all the answers

'A Pair of Blue Eyes' by Thomas Hardy is said to draw from his own ____________.

'real life' experiences in Cornwall Signup and view all the answers

'Ulysses' by James Joyce aimed to show that real life is _ and ___ than traditional stories depict.

'less exciting' and 'more certain' Signup and view all the answers

'A Pair of Blue Eyes' by Thomas Hardy is more focused on depicting ____________.

'feelings and thoughts' Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'suspense' primarily aim to evoke in readers?

Excitement and anticipation Signup and view all the answers

سوالات ماجراجویانه اصلی به چه موضوعاتی مربوط هستند؟

چه اتفاقاتی خواهد افتاد؟ Signup and view all the answers

کدام نوع داستان‌ها اغلب از جنبه‌ی هیجان‌انگیز برای جذب خوانندگان استفاده می‌کنند؟

داستان‌های ماجرایی Signup and view all the answers

چرا برخی از نویسندگان جدی درباره استفاده از جنبش در داستان‌ها نظر منفی داشتند؟

پرطرفدار بودن داستان‌های هیجان‌انگیز Signup and view all the answers

چطور جیمز جویس در کتاب "Ulysses" واقعیت زندگی را با داستان‌های سنتی مقایسه کرد؟

با نشان دادن دقیق و کامل رویدادهای روزمره در دوبلین Signup and view all the answers

چرا توماس هاردی در رمان سوم خود 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' بخش زيادي به احساسات و افکار اختصاص داد؟

براساس تجربيات عاطفي شخصي خود در کورنول اقتباس شده بود Signup and view all the answers

چگونه مارسل پروست، کتاب 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' توماس هاردی را دوست داشت؟

براساس چشم انداز منحصر به فردي کتاب در مورد زندگي خصوصيات سروده شده بود Signup and view all the answers

چرا توماس هاردی تنها از دیدگاه نایت داستان را روایت کرد؟

برای ایجاد تعجب در خواننده با عواطف غیرمنتظره شخصیت اصلی. Signup and view all the answers

چرا این موقعیت پرهیجان در داستان به نام 'آفتاب‌پرستان' ایجاد شد؟

برای نمایش ابعاد انسان کوچک در مقابل جهان بزرگ. Signup and view all the answers

چگونه هاردی با استفاده از فسیل چشمگیر، شخصیت نایت را تحلیل می‌کند؟

به عنوان یافته‌ای که شخصیت نایت را به درک درونی میرساند. Signup and view all the answers

'آفتاب‌پرستان' چه جور بر سر جذابیت داستان تاثیر مثبت دارد؟

با خلق حالات غیرمنتظره، علاقه‌مندی خواننده را به داستان افزایش می‌دهد. Signup and view all the answers

چطور هاردی با استفاده از عینک فسیل، حضور جثّه‌گیر درمقابل جهان بزرگ را تفسیر می‌کند؟

بعنوان احساس تجلّد و سکوت در برابر زمین و آسمان. Signup and view all the answers

'آفتاب‌پرستان' چطور احساسات فلسفی در کاربردهای شخص جدید را بروز می‌دهد؟

با همزاد سازی بین خودآگاه و پذیرش عینک فسیل. Signup and view all the answers