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What literary technique is used in the sentence 'Sometimes she sat down and sometimes she surged about'?
What literary technique is used in the sentence 'Sometimes she sat down and sometimes she surged about'?
In the context provided, what does the author mean by 'periodic' sentence structure?
In the context provided, what does the author mean by 'periodic' sentence structure?
How does James use antithesis in the provided excerpt about Ida?
How does James use antithesis in the provided excerpt about Ida?
Which of the following best represents a common mistake made by inexperienced fiction writers according to the text?
Which of the following best represents a common mistake made by inexperienced fiction writers according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the deftly balanced structures mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the deftly balanced structures mentioned in the text?
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How does James create a strenuous yet rewarding reading experience according to the text?
How does James create a strenuous yet rewarding reading experience according to the text?
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What does the author imply about the character Violet through the description provided?
What does the author imply about the character Violet through the description provided?
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Based on the text, what literary technique is illustrated by Kipling's portrayal of 'ordinary humble people'?
Based on the text, what literary technique is illustrated by Kipling's portrayal of 'ordinary humble people'?
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How does the author use the character Robyn Penrose to challenge conventional beliefs about 'character'?
How does the author use the character Robyn Penrose to challenge conventional beliefs about 'character'?
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In the context of the text, what does the name 'Violet' symbolize for the character in question?
In the context of the text, what does the name 'Violet' symbolize for the character in question?
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How does David Lodge use narrative structure to introduce the character Robyn Penrose?
How does David Lodge use narrative structure to introduce the character Robyn Penrose?
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What does the author imply about the character of Vic Wilcox based on the text?
What does the author imply about the character of Vic Wilcox based on the text?
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Why does the author mention that changing a character's name midtext is a blatant admission that the whole story is 'made up'?
Why does the author mention that changing a character's name midtext is a blatant admission that the whole story is 'made up'?
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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?
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?
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How does the author view the act of changing a character's name using a word processor?
How does the author view the act of changing a character's name using a word processor?
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Why does the author feel a strong resistance to changing a character's name, especially once it's been chosen?
Why does the author feel a strong resistance to changing a character's name, especially once it's been chosen?
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What does the author imply by mentioning 'agonize' about the choice of a character's name?
What does the author imply by mentioning 'agonize' about the choice of a character's name?
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How does the author describe 'Nice Work' in comparison to 'How Far Can You Go?' based on naming characters?
How does the author describe 'Nice Work' in comparison to 'How Far Can You Go?' based on naming characters?
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