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vocab
What are the characteristics of French literary registers?
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Model answer
Classical (17th c.): balanced, measured, précieux. Romantic (19th c.): lyrical, personal. Realist/Naturalist: descriptive, detailed. Surrealist: associative, unexpected. Nouveau Roman: experimental, deconstructed.
Why
Reading across periods builds lexical range. Try Camus, Proust, Duras, Yourcenar.
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