Both Uses of
mannerism
in
Franny and Zooey
- The style of the letter, I'm told, bears a considerably more than passing resemblance to the style, or written mannerisms, of this narrator, and the general reader will no doubt jump to the heady conclusion that the writer of the letter and I are one and the same person.†
Chpt 2.1
- His voice had no conspicuous actor's mannerisms, but it was rather excessively vibrant; it "carried" implacably when he had no interest in controlling it.†
Chpt 2.2 *
Definition:
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(mannerism) an unusual behavioral traitThe exact meaning of mannerism can depend upon its context. For example:
- "a distinctive mannerism" -- an unusual behavioral trait such as rubbing the chin while listening to someone
- "a nervous mannerism" -- a distinctive gesture such as thumb twiddling or something else done with hands, body, or voice
- "an affected mannerism" -- an attempt to make an impression by speaking, dressing, behaving, or doing things in an exaggerated or unnatural way