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Literature: Meaning, Definition and nature

Meaning, Definition, and Nature of Literature MEANING OF LITERATURE: Literature is a collection of written works that tell stories, express ideas, and share emotions. It includes different types of writing…

Neo Classical age : Characteristics, Authors

NEO CLASSICAL AGE INTRODUCTION Age of pope, broadly speaking, covers the Period from 1702 to 1740. It is called the Classical or Neo Classical or Pseudo-classical or Falsely Classical…

Daffodils by William Wordsworth summary and analysis

THE DAFFODILS William Wordsworth ABOUT THE POET William WordsWorth is One of the pioneers of the Romantic Movement n England. He was Called the poet of nature. He along with…

Hyperbole: Definition, Meaning and Examples

HYPERBOLE Other Literary Notes: 1. Antithesis 2. Simile 3. Personification 4. Metaphor 5. Metonymy WHAT IS HYPERBOLE This figure of speech is based on imagination. Hyperbole is a…

Metaphor : Definition and Examples

METAPHOR The word "Metaphor" comes from the Greek, "meta" means "Change" and "Phero" means "I bear". Thus it means a transfer of the significance. By this figure a word…

The Lost Child by Mulk Raj Anand question and answer

THE LOST CHILD Mulk Raj Anand 1. How did the mother distract the child from the toys? When the child wanted the toys and his father got angry on…

The Romance Of A Busy Broker by O. Henry Question and answer

THE ROMANCE OF A BUSY BROKER O. HENRY 1. What was different about Pitcher that morning when Maxwell entered the office? When Maxwell entered the office, Pitcher's face was…

Orpheus and Eurydice Questions and answers

Orpheus and Eurydice 1.What was Orpheus known for doing? Orpheus known for making soft music with his golden harp and his beautiful singing. 2.What effect did Orpheus song and music…

Irony | Literary Term – Meaning and Example

CLICK HERE TO SEE LITERARY NOTES ON THE OTHER LITERARY TERMS. Tragedy Comedy Aestheticism Myth Chorus Lyrical Ballad Problem Play Pathetic Fallacy Motif IRONY LITERARY DEVICE The term irony…

Masque | Definition, Meaning and Example

MASQUE OTHER LITERARY TERMS: CHORUS MYTH AESTHETICISM COMEDY GENRE TRAGEDY DECORUM THE MASQUE The masque was developed in Renaissance Italy and flourished in England during the reigns of Elizabeth, James…