Emulating Ian McEwan's use of a plot twist in 'Atonement'
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I can use figurative language, juxtaposition and repetition to emulate McEwan’s use of an emotional plot twist.
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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.
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