technique? (1 Viewer)

[Hiheyhello]

hey, can anyone find a technique in this quote besides macabre/morbid imagery?

The fatalistic repercussions of Victor’s creation are exemplified through the [insert adjective/technique] revelation that his best friend Henry “had apparently been strangled, for there was no sign of any violence except the black mark of fingers on his neck.”

 

[jimmysmith560]

I believe a euphemism may apply here, particularly with "for there was no sign of any violence". Several words could've replaced the word "violence", particularly harsher/more specific words that might render the reader a bit uncomfortable. I am unsure as to the purpose of the euphemism due to my unfamiliarity with this text, but you might be able to establish a reason for its use based on your knowledge of the text.

I am struggling to determine which term or combination thereof would be most appropriate to refer to the technique used in this quote (in this case the whole quote). I am thinking along the lines of ambiguity, uncertainty, low modality and aporia. Despite the visible "black mark of fingers on his neck", I feel like the reader may still question/reflect upon what might've truly happened to Henry, mainly due to the wording of this quote, particularly "apparently", "for there was no sign" and "except". I think it might help in creating/contributing to an unstable/uncertain atmosphere.

I hope this helps!

 

[Hiheyhello]

I believe a euphemism may apply here, particularly with "for there was no sign of any violence". Several words could've replaced the word "violence", particularly harsher/more specific words that might render the reader a bit uncomfortable. I am unsure as to the purpose of the euphemism due to my unfamiliarity with this text, but you might be able to establish a reason for its use based on your knowledge of the text.

I am struggling to determine which term or combination thereof would be most appropriate to refer to the technique used in this quote (in this case the whole quote). I am thinking along the lines of ambiguity, uncertainty, low modality and aporia. Despite the visible "black mark of fingers on his neck", I feel like the reader may still question/reflect upon what might've truly happened to Henry, mainly due to the wording of this quote, particularly "apparently", "for there was no sign" and "except". I think it might help in creating/contributing to an unstable/uncertain atmosphere.

I hope this helps!

thanks!!

 

[jimmysmith560]

thanks!!

No worries!