So when I read the list of Common Literary Elements and read Malapropism, I didn't even think twice to Google this term. Malapropism is defined as purposely misusing words to add a comic effect and has certain similarities to the french word mal a propos which means out of place. There are some examples of Malapropism in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in the speech of the nurse. Malapropism is connected to a famous character named Mrs. Malaprop from the 1775 play called The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan where she stays true to her name and misuses lots of words through out the play. I find it so interesting how every word we use has some secret origin.
An example would be:
"He was a man of great statue."
Thomas Menino, Boston mayor
P.S Below is the first scene of the Play.
Jose.
An example would be:
"He was a man of great statue."
Thomas Menino, Boston mayor
P.S Below is the first scene of the Play.
Jose.
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