PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Definition
An act of attributing a custom, object, or an event to a time period that it doesn't belong in.
Purpose
Usually used to add some sort of a comedic effect.
EXAMPLES
- The Roman chariot flew past the bright red sports car!
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Hamlet attended the University of Halle-Wittenberg, a university formed in 1502 When Hamlet supposedly takes place in the 7th century (601-700)
Pick out the anachronism. Why is it an anachronism?
1. "...he plucked me ope his doublet and offered them his throat to cut." (Shakespeare, Julius Caesar)
2. The young girl grabbed her backpack and walked to school.
Answer
1. "...he plucked me ope his doublet and offered them his throat to cut." (Shakespeare, Julius Caesar)
Doublets are garments that were worn in Shakespeare's time, the 16th century, and Julius Caesar took place around the time of 100 BC
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