Atmosphere and Allusion

The video tutorial explores the concept of an author's style, which includes word choice, grammar, and sentence structure. It highlights two literary techniques: atmosphere and allusion. Atmosphere is the mood created by sensory details, while allusion refers to references to external people, places, or ideas. Examples from Stephen Crane and O'Henry illustrate these techniques, showing how they enhance storytelling by providing mood and deeper insights.

What are the two literary techniques that contribute to an author's unique style?

• Metaphor and Simile

• Atmosphere and Allusion

• Foreshadowing and Flashback

• Irony and Satire

How does an author create the atmosphere in a literary work?

• By using historical references

• By focusing on dialogue

• By describing settings and characters with sensory details

• By using complex vocabulary

In Stephen Crane's 'A Dark Brown Dog', what words help convey the atmosphere of a lazy summer day?

• Silently, snow, cold winter morning

• Carelessly, sunshine, lazy summer wind

• Quickly, rain, stormy night

• Loudly, thunder, dark evening

What is an allusion in literature?

• A detailed description of a character

• A reference to external people, places, or ideas

• A summary of the plot

• A direct quote from another work

In O'Henry's 'The Gift of the Magi', which biblical figures are alluded to?

• Adam and Eve

• Queen of Sheba and King Solomon

• David and Goliath

• Moses and Pharaoh