Analysis of Sentimentality of William Tavener

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What is the central claim of the story 'Analysis of Sentimentality of William Tavener'?

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Even practical people can be moved by emotion and memory.

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What literary device is used when children's chatter about the fair is described as growing 'like a fire catching'?

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Metaphor

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Which line illustrates Hester's emotional influence on William?

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A. 'She didn’t raise her voice, but the weight of her words lingered.'

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What rhetorical device contrasts William’s practicality with Hester’s emotional warmth?

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Juxtaposition

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What rhetorical device is at work when William 'regarded pleasure with suspicion'?

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Irony

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Define 'juxtaposition' in literature.

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Juxtaposition is a literary device that places two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Explain the term 'emotional appeal' in rhetoric.

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Emotional appeal is a persuasive technique that aims to evoke an emotional response from the audience.

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What does 'irony' mean in literature?

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Irony is a rhetorical device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is the significance of childhood memories in 'Analysis of Sentimentality of William Tavener'?

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Childhood memories highlight the emotional depth and nostalgia that influence characters' decisions.