COLLOQUIAL
CONSTRUCTIONS
(break-in-the-narrative, question-in-the-narrative)
Break-in-the-narrative or aposeopesis
(from Greek `becoming silent`) –
a figure of speech in which the speaker or writer breaks off abruptly and leaves the statement incomplete due to being overcome by passion, excitement or fear.
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I will have revenges on you both
That all the world shall–I will do such things—
What they are yet, I know not; but they shall be
The terrors of the earth!
– King Lear, W. Shakespeare
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to create |
to express ideas |
to make the |
to let the reader |
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Question-in-the-narrative
– one which is asked and answered by one and the same person, usually the author. It changes the real nature of a question and turns it into a stylistic device.
Question- in-the- narrative
outcome question
one to pursing which most of the plot is devoted; is answered in the climax
dramatic question
are closely related to plot points; keep reader in suspense and are continuously raised and answered through the course of the plot
emotional question
deal with the feelings of characters, especially when their expectations are fulfilled, denied or altered
thematic question
abstract ones, related to the theme of narration
For what is left the poet here?
For Greeks a blush – for Greece a tear.
– Don Juan, G. Byron
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to sustain |
to induce the |
tension and keep |
desired reaction |
the reader |
to the content of |
interested |
the speech |
