Writer's Methods and Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What does free indirect discourse blend together in Pride and Prejudice?
What does free indirect discourse blend together in Pride and Prejudice?
Narrator's voice with Elizabeth's thoughts
Why does the statement 'He was the proudest, most disagreeable man' create dramatic irony?
Why does the statement 'He was the proudest, most disagreeable man' create dramatic irony?
It reflects Elizabeth's bias, not truth
What does Austen's opening line about wealthy men wanting wives actually mock?
What does Austen's opening line about wealthy men wanting wives actually mock?
Society's obsession with marriage & wealth
What does Mr Collins satirise through his pompous proposal to Elizabeth?
What does Mr Collins satirise through his pompous proposal to Elizabeth?
Social climbing & absurd formality
What does Elizabeth's line 'I could easily forgive his pride if he had not mortified mine' reveal?
What does Elizabeth's line 'I could easily forgive his pride if he had not mortified mine' reveal?
Her sharp mind & theme of wounded pride
What does Lydia's boast about being a married woman reveal about her character?
What does Lydia's boast about being a married woman reveal about her character?
Lack of shame & focus on social ranking
What crucial function does Darcy's letter serve in the novel?
What crucial function does Darcy's letter serve in the novel?
Forces Elizabeth to reassess prejudices
What does Charlotte's statement 'I am not romantic... I ask only a comfortable home' illustrate?
What does Charlotte's statement 'I am not romantic... I ask only a comfortable home' illustrate?
Women's limited options without money
What does the description of Pemberley as natural and elegant symbolise?
What does the description of Pemberley as natural and elegant symbolise?
Darcy's authentic goodness & nobility
How does Rosings Park contrast with Pemberley in symbolic meaning?
How does Rosings Park contrast with Pemberley in symbolic meaning?
Cold & imposing vs natural & elegant
How do Darcy and Wickham function as foil characters?
How do Darcy and Wickham function as foil characters?
Darcy is honourable, Wickham deceitful
What does Mr Bennet's sarcasm about his wife's nerves reveal?
What does Mr Bennet's sarcasm about his wife's nerves reveal?
His mockery & emotional distance