Analyzing Saki's Literary Techniques

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What is Saki's actual or full name?

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Hector Hugh Munro

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What literary technique is used in the quote: 'Then you know practically nothing about my aunt.'?

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Foreshadowing

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Why does Mrs. Sappleton always keep the French windows open according to Vera?

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She expects the men, who had gone hunting, to return.

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Definition for convince:

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people say something, and you believe it

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Definition for foolish:

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believing silly things that don't make sense

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.

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What is the significance of open windows in literature?

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Open windows can symbolize hope, freedom, or the expectation of return.

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What does the term 'irony' mean in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.