Exploring Themes in Kipling's Literature

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What literary technique is used in the sentence 'Sometimes she sat down and sometimes she surged about'?

Oxymoron

Euphemism

Parallelism (correct)

Metaphor

In the context provided, what does the author mean by 'periodic' sentence structure?

A sentence that is repeated periodically throughout the text

A sentence that repeats key phrases for emphasis

A sentence where the main point is delivered at the end (correct)

A sentence with a main point delivered at the beginning

How does James use antithesis in the provided excerpt about Ida?

By highlighting contradictions between Ida's promises and selfishness (correct)

By emphasizing Ida's consistency in generosity

By downplaying Ida's pretensions

By showing the similarities between Ida's promises and performance

Which of the following best represents a common mistake made by inexperienced fiction writers according to the text?

Inconsistency in handling point of view Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the deftly balanced structures mentioned in the text?

To underline contradictions in Ida's behavior Signup and view all the answers

How does James create a strenuous yet rewarding reading experience according to the text?

By incorporating parallelism and antithesis effectively Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the character Violet through the description provided?

She may be carrying emotional burdens and struggles. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what literary technique is illustrated by Kipling's portrayal of 'ordinary humble people'?

Symbolism Signup and view all the answers

How does the author use the character Robyn Penrose to challenge conventional beliefs about 'character'?

By highlighting her skepticism towards the concept of character. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does the name 'Violet' symbolize for the character in question?

Melancholy and penitence Signup and view all the answers

How does David Lodge use narrative structure to introduce the character Robyn Penrose?

Through a detailed physical description Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about the character of Vic Wilcox based on the text?

He represents a stark contrast to Kipling's portrayal of ordinary people. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention that changing a character's name midtext is a blatant admission that the whole story is 'made up'?

To highlight the importance of consistency in character development. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, why does the author mention that novelists usually do not explain the connotations of the names they give to their characters?

To highlight the subconscious impact names have on readers. Signup and view all the answers

How does the author view the act of changing a character's name using a word processor?

As a convenient but potentially risky editing tool. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author feel a strong resistance to changing a character's name, especially once it's been chosen?

Because names become inseparable from character identities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply by mentioning 'agonize' about the choice of a character's name?

Naming characters requires careful consideration for symbolic appropriateness. Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe 'Nice Work' in comparison to 'How Far Can You Go?' based on naming characters?

'Nice Work' focuses on natural-sounding names to mask symbolic appropriateness. Signup and view all the answers