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An anachronism is something that is out of its proper time; for example, if I were to write a novel in which (let us say) Abraham Lincoln sends out an e-mail, that would be an anachronism.

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Anachronism in sentence?

'Anachronism' refers to an object or thing which belongs to a time period which is not the one it is being referenced in. For example, when considering a medieval village, one would not consider seeing a red lorry in the background. In this instance, the red lorry would be an anachronism.


What is a sentence for anachronism?

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Anachronism example Harrison bergeron to the story?

well, there is a shotgun used to kill harrison, and that is an old weapon in the future. an anachronism is something not in place historically. and old weapon in the future is just that.


What part of speech is anachronism?

Anachronism is a noun.


When was Girl Anachronism created?

Girl Anachronism was created in 2003.


Can you put anachronism in a sentence?

An anachronism is something that is the wrong time. Here are some sentences.That outfit is an anachronism.I felt like an anachronism in that outfit.We need a new car; this one is an anachronism.


Something which is out of its proper historical time is said to be?

I think the word you're looking for is anachronism.


How do you write a sentence using the word anachronism?

"The appearance of a kangaroo in the middle of a movie about the Wild West was an anachronism." "Seeing a large mansion amid the shacks of shanty town was an anachronism."


What is the literary term for an object in a story that does not belong in that time period?

An anachronism is something that is "out of place" chronologically.


What is an antonym for anachronism?

synchronism


What word is used when an object or person is placed in the wrong time period?

An anachronism is the term for something out of place in time. Doctor Who and the T.A.R.D.I.S.!


What does anachronism in history?

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