pall of silence

Meanings

• Noun

  A palpable or oppressive silence.

  - "The room was filled with a pall of silence after the announcement."
  - "The pall of silence that followed the tragedy was deafening."

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Variants

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hall of residence

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Etymology

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The term 'pall of silence' is believed to have originated from the idea of a heavy, oppressive silence that can be palpably felt.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pall of silence' has been used in various works of literature, including 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

2. The 'pall of silence' is also a common trope in poetry and song lyrics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mourning: The 'pall of silence' is often associated with mourning and grief.

2. Awe: The 'pall of silence' can also be used to describe a feeling of awe or reverence.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'pall of silence' is often used to convey a sense of solemnity or mourning, as well as to build suspense or tension.

How to Memorize "pall of silence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, heavy silence that you can feel and touch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the 'pall of silence' with a heavy, mournful atmosphere.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'pall' means 'to cover' and 'silence' means 'lack of sound', so a 'pall of silence' is a 'covering' of silence.

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