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Question
Write a short note on:
Style of the novel
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Solution
The language and techniques used by the author to describe the series of events in the story is known as ‘style’. The author can either use a wide range of sophisticated words or he may choose to be concise and to the point. This depends upon which better suits the purpose of the story and is decided by the author. The author may also make use of linguistic devices to make his story more effective and powerful.
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