"well, that's cast rather a gloom over the evening, hasn't it? "
(dinner guest, after a visit from the grim reaper, in monty python's the meaning of life)

what type of figure of speech is found in this literary example?

alliteration

understatement

hyperbole

onomatopoeia

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

Arrange the events in ivan ilyich's life, which are described in chapters 1–4 of leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich, in chronological order. ivan ilyich becomes assistant public prosecutor, a position that he serves in for seven years. ivan ilyich meets zachar ivanovich in st. petersburg and receives a guaranteed appointment in the department of justice. ivan ilyich graduates from the school of law and qualifies for the tenth rank of the civil service. ivan ilyich becomes a public prosecutor and is transferred to another province. ivan ilyich is offered the post of examining magistrate in a russian province.

Examine the table of contents. table of contents fear and its physical effects mental effects emotional effects just say "no! " to breathing exercises meditation yoga free from living free seeking support staying sane index in which chapter would a reader find information on seeking support? fear and its effects free from fear just say "no! " to fear seeking support