Sunday, November 27, 2011

AP Lit Term "Anachronism"

Anachronism is when something shows up at the wrong place or the wrong time. The easiest way for me to remember this definition is I picture Julius Caesar wearing a Rolex. Rolexes, let alone watches weren't even invented during the time of Shakespeare. This is a perfect example of anachronism because it shows something showing up in the wrong place or time.


This picture is also a perfect example of anachronism.
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Briana, you explained this word very well. I am a visual learner and this photo really captures the true meaning of anachronism. I will always associate this picture with that word and it will help me on the final. Thank you!

    Kaley Jorgensen
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  2. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    That is a perfect example. I will havce a hard time ever forgetting the definition after that Rolex joke. A+
    Jojo Relyea
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  3. drewDecember 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Good post, but where is the picture if Caesar?

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  4. BrianaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Well Drew, I have always associated anachronism with the Caesar example, but couldn't find an actual picture. But believe me, I did look. This picture was closest to the idea.

    Briana Stinn

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