Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 14 AIL 1313 short lesson, about 20 seconds
"A Consummation Devoutly to Be Wished"
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The idea
A consummation is a completion, and devoutly brings religious language to a wish for death. The register lifts sharply for one clause. Noticing where a speech changes register is unit four's hinge question applied to drama.
In practice
The register lifts for one clause.
Where people slip
Unit four's hinge, in a speech.
Your place on the trail
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