<u>The novel’s style:</u>
- The word ‘diction’ has its origin in the Latin word ‘dicere’ i.e. to say so, ‘Diction’ in a novel refers to the selection of words that form the language of a novel.
- ‘Syntax’ refers to the structure of sentences or simply stated, the order or arrangement of words in sentences that form the language used in a novel. A correct syntax leads to greater comprehension as the sentences are grammatically error-free and make sense.
- Style is language as a whole, complete, considering all aspects. It includes diction, syntax, literary devices all working together to bring the novel to life for the reader.
Voltaire was sent to prison because he made a satirical poem which attacks the political and the religion and he was exiled because he kept on writing satirical poems in the prison. Voltaire was sent to the Bastille prison to receive his punishment for making his creation. However, Bastille prison could not hold up his creativity.
Drama that shows the downfall of a noble hero, a generally good person of high birth who makes a tragic mistake or error in judgment. It can also be a character flaw. (In Greek tragedy, it is usually hubris, or excessive pride, that causes the downfall of the character.)
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