ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -An anecdote is a quick story about something of interest, usually with a singular theme or lesson. Anecdotes are no different than the stories told among friends, but when they’re used in literature, they can accomplish more than merely passing the time. Below we discuss what anecdotes are and how to use them.

Detailed explanation-2: -An anecdote is “a story with a point", such as to communicate an abstract idea about a person, place, or thing through the concrete details of a short narrative or to characterize by delineating a specific quirk or trait.

Detailed explanation-3: -An anecdote is a brief story used to make a larger point. Anecdotes can add a storytelling touch to your explanatory and persuasive writing-connecting your ideas to real life and real people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anecdotal evidence can be in the form of a shared experience or a narrative that makes a point. A neighbor’s experience with their doctor, their review of a school, or a three star online rating of a hotel stay are all examples of anecdotal evidence.