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Question 1

function of archetype

Answer 1

the use of archetypical characters and situations in their social and cultural context. By using common archetype, the writers attempt to impart realism to their works, as the situations and characters are drawn from the experiences of the world.

Question 2

Tragic Flaw

Answer 2

a literary device that can be defined as a trait in a character leading to his downfall and the character is often the hero of the literary piece. This trait could be the lack of self knowledge, lack of judgement and often it is pride.

Question 3

Assertion

Answer 3

stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact

Question 4

Autobiography

Answer 4

a type of biography which tells a life story of its author

Question 5

Memoir

Answer 5

a record of memories and particular events that have taken place in the author’s life

Question 6

Cumulative Sentence

Answer 6

known as a loose sentence that starts with an independent clause or main clause, which is simple and straight, provides main idea and then adds subordinate elements or modifiers

Question 7

Blank Verse

Answer 7

a literary device defined as un-rhyming verse written in iambic pentameter
In poetry and prose, it has a consistent meter with 10 syllables in each line; where, unstressed syllables are followed by stressed ones and five of which are stressed by do not rhyme

Question 8

bildungsroman

Answer 8

story of the growing up of a sensitive person who looks for answers to his questions through different experiences

Question 9

bildungsroman

Answer 9

During the journey, the protagonists gains maturity gradually and with difficulty. Usually, the plot depicts a conflict between the protagonists and the values of society.