Literary Devices in War and Peace

Literary Devices Examples in War and Peace:

Book One: 1805 - Chapter I

"Well..." See in text (Book One: 1805 - Chapter I)

This opening line is an example of the narrative strategy in media res. The story begins in the midst of action without prelude, preamble or introductory remarks.

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Book Two: 1805 - Chapter I

"bow too low than not bow low enough..." See in text (Book Two: 1805 - Chapter I)

This phrase is an example of a colloquialism or common saying, quoted here as a piece of folk wisdom.

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