Literary Devices and Language Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What do literary devices primarily develop in a text?
What do literary devices primarily develop in a text?
Theme and character elements
How are motifs defined in the revision note?
How are motifs defined in the revision note?
Recurring structures developing themes
What role does the Fool's madness serve in King Lear?
What role does the Fool's madness serve in King Lear?
It reveals truths cloaked in folly
Why does Edgar feign madness as 'Poor Tom'?
Why does Edgar feign madness as 'Poor Tom'?
To impart wisdom and fortitude
What betrayal sets a 'twisted moral precedent' at the play's start?
What betrayal sets a 'twisted moral precedent' at the play's start?
Lear's rejection of Cordelia's love
What does the storm in Act 3 symbolise?
What does the storm in Act 3 symbolise?
Lear's inner turmoil and madness
Besides Lear's psychology, what else does the storm symbolise?
Besides Lear's psychology, what else does the storm symbolise?
Divine justice and nature's reaction
What flaw do Gloucester and Lear share?
What flaw do Gloucester and Lear share?
They misjudge their loyal children
When do Gloucester and Lear gain true insight?
When do Gloucester and Lear gain true insight?
Through blindness and madness
What irony surrounds Lear's expectations?
What irony surrounds Lear's expectations?
He expects love but receives betrayal
What do the Fool's cryptic warnings provide?
What do the Fool's cryptic warnings provide?
Hints at disastrous outcomes