Answers Quote by Karen Marie Moning
“Burns from dropped matches, Ms. Lane? Matches one might have dropped while flirting with a pernicious Fae, Ms. Lane? Have you any idea the value of this rug?” I didn’t think his nostrils could flare any wider. His eyes were black flame. “Pernicious? Good grief, is English your second language? Third?” Only someone who’d learned English from a dictionary would use such a word. “Fifth,” he snarled. “Answer me.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Darkfever, 2007
A character mocks another for using pretentious language while confronting danger, highlighting arrogance and miscommunication.
In simple terms: Mockery of pretentious speech in a tense scene.
Key Takeaway
Beware of over‑complicating language.
Themes
arrogance
communication
danger
Mood
tense
sarcastic
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- fantasy battle
- dialogue
- character interaction
Key Concepts
pretentiousness
power dynamics
conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language affect power in conflict?
- When does mockery become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Overly elaborate language can hinder clarity in crisis.
