The Grapes of Wrath – Writer’s Techniques (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Steinbeck's style combining documentary realism + biblical grandeur
Steinbeck's style combining documentary realism + biblical grandeur
Mythic realism
Chapters providing wider socio-economic context beyond Joads
Chapters providing wider socio-economic context beyond Joads
Intercalary chapters
Effect of alternating structure (close-ups + wide shots)
Effect of alternating structure (close-ups + wide shots)
Cinematic montage
Biblical technique: repeated use of 'and' for rhythmic buildup
Biblical technique: repeated use of 'and' for rhythmic buildup
Polysyndeton
Repeating words at start of successive clauses
Repeating words at start of successive clauses
Anaphoric repetition
Okie speech feature: 'fambly', 'git', 'prob'ly'
Okie speech feature: 'fambly', 'git', 'prob'ly'
Phonetic spelling
Steinbeck's writing style rivalling Depression-era photography
Steinbeck's writing style rivalling Depression-era photography
Documentary authenticity
Pronoun journey showing collective consciousness development
Pronoun journey showing collective consciousness development
'I' → 'we' → 'one'
Steinbeck's theory: groups develop consciousness beyond members
Steinbeck's theory: groups develop consciousness beyond members
Phalanx theory
How 'Okie' transforms from neutral identifier to slur (Ch. 18)
How 'Okie' transforms from neutral identifier to slur (Ch. 18)
Semantic degradation