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What is the definition of 'hyperbole'? |
An exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. |
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What is the definition of 'satire'? |
The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. (Taking the mick out of something.) |
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What is the definition of 'innuendo'? |
(The making of) a remark or remark that suggest something sexual or something unpleasant but do not refer to it directly; "Ay, it stands stands so that i may hardly tarry so long, but I would be// loath to fall into my dreams again. I will therefore tarry in despite// of the flesh and the blood." Sly Induction Pg.19 |
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What is the definition of 'malapropism'? |
The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect (e.g. ‘dance a flamingo ’ instead of flamenco ). |
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What happens in the induction? |
Drunken tinker, Christopher Sly, staggers out of tavern, angry Hostess threatens to arrest him. Falls asleep, found by hunting party. Lord in command decides to play trick on him. Men take Sly home, dress him in fine clothes and treat like nobleman. Strolling actors hired perform an entertainment. Lord's pageboy dressed as woman and says he is Sly's 'wife'. Sly wakes, told deluded for 15yrs and old life= dream. Players announce they'll perform cheerful play to restore health, Sly settles down with 'wife' to watch. |
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Motifs: How are clothes and disguise used? |
Clothes and disguise are used as a means of temporarily changing social role; as ineffectual ultimately in changing the person within. |
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Give an example(s) of motifs: clothes and disguise. |
"To me she's married, not into my clothes." Petruchio. Act 3 Scene 2. |
