Emulating Ian McEwan's use of a plot twist in 'Atonement'
I can use figurative language, juxtaposition and repetition to emulate McEwan’s use of an emotional plot twist.
Emulating Ian McEwan's use of a plot twist in 'Atonement'
I can use figurative language, juxtaposition and repetition to emulate McEwan’s use of an emotional plot twist.
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Key learning points
- To emulate McEwan’s emotional plot twist, we might use figurative language to influence the readers’ expectations.
- We may then use juxtaposition to contrast their expectations with the reality of the situation.
- We could use repetition to emphasise the emotion behind the plot twist.
- We could also use consonant sounds in order to enhance the tone of the plot twist.
Keywords
Plot twist - a radical change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot in a work of fiction
Juxtaposition - two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Figurative language - uses words and ideas to suggest meaning and create mental images; not literal
Plosive - sounds articulated with an abrupt release of air like "p", "b" or "t"
Euphony - words that form a pleasant sound through soft vowel sounds and consonants such as “m” and “l”
Common misconception
That plot twists always turn a happy story to an unhappy story.
While some classic plot twists do turn a happy story to an unhappy story, it's not true of all plot twists.
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