Anecdote - Academic Mode

Definition of Anekdote
Anekdote is a short and interesting story or amusing event that is often suggested to support or demonstrate a point and make the audience laugh. Anecdotes can include a wide range of stories and short description or account of an event that makes readers laugh or ponder the topic presented for that purpose.

Types of Anecdotes
There are different types of anecdotes. Musical anecdotes are often found in literature or used at events such as family reunions, wedding receptions, and other gatherings. Teachers tell their students anecdotes about important people and celebrities in classrooms. Writers and poets use them in their literary works.

Examples of anecdotes in literature
Example 1: The melting pot (by Arthur Miller)
Parris: “(It is very difficult to say): Yes, a dress. And I thought - someone is walking naked through the trees! "

Abigail: (horrified)" Nobody was naked! You're wrong, man! "

Paris: (With anger)" I saw it! (His movements from hers to hers then resolved.) Now tell me the truth, Abigail. And I beg you to feel the weight of the truth on you, for now. my ministry is at stake, my ministry and maybe your cousin's life. Whatever abomination you've done, give it to me now, because I don't dare be caught off guard when I go down there before them. "

Abigail:" There's nothing else. I swear to you, man. "

Parris: (studies her, then nods, half convinced)" Abigail, I have fought here for three long years to bend hard people to me, and now, right now, when good respect is standing up for me in the parish, you compromise My character. I've given you a home, girl, I've put clothes on your back, now give me a straight answer. Your name in town - it's all white, isn't it? "

Abigail: (With a touch of resentment)" I'm sure, sir. My name is not red. "

Parris: (To the point)" Abigail, is there another reason you told me because you were fired from Goody Proctor? I heard it was said, and I'm telling you, like I heard, that this year she comes to church so rarely for her won't sit so close to anything dirty. What did this remark mean? "

Abigail:" She hates me, uncle; she has to, because I wouldn't be her slave. It's a bitter woman, a lie; cold, sniff, woman, and I won't work for a woman like that! "

Parris:" It can be. Yet I was concerned that you have been away from your house for seven months and that in all that time no other family has ever called for your service.

Abigail: They want slaves, not like me. Have them sent to Barbados for this. I won't black my face for any of them! (With badly hidden resentment against him.) Are you indulging in my bed, Uncle? "

Parris:" No - no. "

Abigail: (in a temper)" My name is good in the village! I will not let you say my name is dirty! Goody Proctor is a clapping liar! "Reverend Parris finds her niece Abigail Williams singing and dancing in the woods with the local village girls. He suspects magic and witchcraft, however, she does not accept any of Parris's accusations and begins to tell whimsical stories to justify her actions, Abigail tells that Goody Proctor is a liar, Abigail's stories are perfect examples of anecdotes. .

Example # 2: Death in the Arctic (by Robert W. Service)
Is that it? Bells, dogs again! Is it a dream? Weeping and wailing. The door opens, men clad in fur rush to my rescue; I am frail; Weak and dying, dazed and happy. There's the gun where it fell. "Guys, it was hard - but I'm not mad ... Look at the clock - it stopped, it stopped. Carry me out Heaven is smiling! There's a golden bow up there. Now let me rest for a while - look at God and love… and love… ”

In this poem the speaker is slowly freezing in the Arctic. He remembers the memories of his life and tells the full story for readers, but sees lightning bolts of his life before he dies. In fact, he uses anecdotes to tell his life story.

Function of the anecdote
Anecdotes and humorous pieces are not just jokes, but also exquisite literary devices. Its main purpose is to provoke laughter, reveal a truth in a general way or describe a trait of a character in such a way that it becomes humorous, while at the same time giving us a better understanding of the character.

Anecdotes can also serve as precautions. Writers tell their readers about the possibilities of future events, in case they do not follow particular processes and techniques.