Literary Techniques and Devices
Here is a list of some literary terms used in English GCSE and A Level exams. The purpose of this task is to define each device or technique and think of an example.
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Asked by Jewel
In The Tempest how is Miranda presented in this quotation “Alas now, pray you / work not so hard … I’ll bear your logs”
In this scene Miranda offers to take the load which Ferdinand bears for him while he rests. She urges him not to work so hard, but he refuses her help. Both characters are presented as being selfless in the name of their love for each other. Miranda does not want Ferdinand to suffer, and Ferdinand views her as a 'precious creature' who cannot perform such physical labour. We see here, too, Miranda disobey her father - indicating a change in her character brough about by her newfound love for Ferdinand.
Asked by Kai
How is fear presented in a Christmas carol
Just to add to the other answers, we learn about scrooges prudent, restricted and of course “covetous” character in Stave 1. Him being merely obsessive over his affluence causes his fear of losing said wealth - a common theme in Victorian Society. This is heightened when the first apparition guides Scrooge on a journey into his past. Although initially Scrooge is nostalgic and filled with fond memories, we can sense his fear and dread, hence his suppression of these memories. Dickens purposely states that Scrooge “wept to see his poor forgotten self”. We can easily conceive that his fear comes from his contrition: knowing he has lost his friends, a fiancé and ultimately his family.
Asked by Jewel
In the Tempest how is Miranda presented in this quotation “alas, pray you / work not so hard… I’ll bear your logs”
At this point Miranda is deeply in love with Ferdinand, and the sight of him doing something so menial as carrying logs, genuinely upsets her. She is generally portrayed as a gentle character, with a lot of compassion. This is sometimes presented as her being meek, but there are times in the play she shows strength and forthrightness. Such as when she proposes to him later in the play.
Asked by P
In the book red scarf girl. which character was a tragic hero, and why?
In the 'Red Scarf Girl,' I would say that Ji-Li is the tragic hero, because she sacrifices her ambition to become an actress for her family. She remains loyal to her family and decides to protect them. For example: she hides the letters in order to protect her dad. A tragic hero doesn't have to die to become a tragic hero, in this case it is the sacrifices that Ji-Li makes that makes her a tragic hero. I hope this was helpful.
Asked by Biruk
What is the relationship between physics and technology
Physics is all about nature and reactions. It helps understand How things work around us. Technology, on the other hand, helps us to problem-solve and complete tasks. For instance, physics explaind how electrons are emitted from a heated cathode in a vacuum and this is used in TV tubes. Similarly, physics has been used to devlop technology such as computers, microwaves and many more.