ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

PURITAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Placing the elements of a sentence out of order is called
A
inverted syntax
B
Puritan Plain Style
C
archetype
D
allegory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is Inverted Syntax? The inverted syntax definition refers to a style of writing that places unexpected emphasis on objects or verbs in sentences.

Detailed explanation-2: -: an arrangement of the elements of a sentence (as subject, predicate) that is the reverse of the usual order and is designed to achieve variety or emphasis (as in “among them were the following” “again she called”) or to indicate a question (as in “what does he say”) compare anastrophe.

Detailed explanation-3: -An inverted sentence switches the placement of the verb before the subject of a sentence as if in a question. Here are some examples of inverted sentences: Not only is he difficult to understand, but he is also funny. Never have I understood less about women. Scarcely have they been on time.

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