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What common device is used in Priestley's plays?

  • Soliloquy

  • Asides

  • Foreshadowing

  • Time slip

Answer

The answer is a time slip. Time slip refers to a plot device where a character or characters are unexpectedly displaced through time, either into the past or the future. This device provides a unique way to explore historical or futuristic settings and examine the impact of time travel on characters' lives. Time slip allows for creative storytelling and thought-provoking exploration of temporal themes.
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