Writer Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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What format does 'Dracula' use to tell its story?
What format does 'Dracula' use to tell its story?
An epistolary format of letters and diary entries.
How does the structure of 'Dracula' enhance realism?
How does the structure of 'Dracula' enhance realism?
Multiple perspectives create a sense of realism.
What effect does the fragmented narrative have?
What effect does the fragmented narrative have?
It builds suspense as readers piece together the plot.
How does the non-linear timeline affect the story?
How does the non-linear timeline affect the story?
It adds suspense and reflects the characters' confusion.
What is the structure of 'Dracula's' plot?
What is the structure of 'Dracula's' plot?
It follows rising action, climax, and resolution.
What techniques create suspense in 'Dracula'?
What techniques create suspense in 'Dracula'?
Use of foreshadowing, eerie settings, and tension-building.
What creates the atmosphere in 'Dracula'?
What creates the atmosphere in 'Dracula'?
Rich gothic descriptions of settings and characters.
What reflects the Victorian setting in the language?
What reflects the Victorian setting in the language?
Characters use formal, polite language even in horror.
What does blood symbolize in 'Dracula'?
What does blood symbolize in 'Dracula'?
Life, death, and the unnatural prolongation of life.
What do religious symbols represent in 'Dracula'?
What do religious symbols represent in 'Dracula'?
Protection and faith against Dracula's evil presence.