Cari
Bathos
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bathos
a literary device in which an attempt at serious or elevated writing or speech is undermined by an incongruous or absurd use of language or imagery
What is "bathos"?
Bathos refers to an attempt to create a serious or grand effect that ends up being overly sentimental, trivial, or humorous, often because it falls short of its intended impact. It occurs when something is presented with great seriousness or emotion, but the result is unexpectedly comical or unremarkable. For example, if a poem starts with grand, dramatic imagery but ends with an ordinary, mundane detail, the sudden shift can be amusing and diminish the poem’s intended depth or significance.
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bathos
triteness or triviality of style
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bathos
insincere pathos
