Particular use of colloquial constructions. Ellipsis, break-in-the-narrative, question-in-the-narrative.
Ellipsis refers to any omitted part of speech that is understood, i.e. the omission is intentional. In writing and printing this intentional omission is indicated by the row of three dots (…) or asterisks (***). Ellipsis always imitates the common features of colloquial language. This punctuation mark is called a suspension point or dot-dot-dot. E.g.: "There's somebody wants to speak to you."
Break-in-the-Narrative (Aposiopesis) is an unfinished thought or broken sentence.
“Aposiopesis can stimulate the impression of a speaker so overwhelmed by emotions that he or she is unable to continue speaking. Aposiopesis can also convey a certain pretended shyness toward obvious expressions or even an everyday casualness.” E.g.: Good intentions but-; You just come home or I’ll…
Question-in-the-Narrative changes the real nature of a question and turns it into a stylistic device. A question in the narrative is asked and answered by one and the same person, usually the author. Questions chain the attention of the listeners to the matter the orator is dealing with and prevent it from wandering. E.g.: “Scrooge knew he was dead? Of course he did. How could it be otherwise? Scrooge and he were partners for I don’t know how many years.” (Dickens); Question in the narrative may also remain unanswered: “How long must it go on? How long must we suffer? Where is the end? What is the end?” (Norris)
Переглядів: 475
Не знайшли потрібну інформацію? Скористайтесь пошуком google: