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Elements of Fiction ~. Literary Terms & Devices. The where and when of a narrative. Setting. physical. psychological. Point of View ( PoV ). 3rd Person. 1 st Person. 2nd Person. you. He, She, it. I. Objective (Camera View). Omniscient. B+. Limited Omniscient. Protagonist.
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Elements of Fiction~ Literary Terms & Devices
The where and when of a narrative Setting physical psychological
Point of View (PoV) 3rd Person 1st Person 2nd Person you He, She, it I Objective (Camera View) Omniscient B+ Limited Omniscient
The plan or storyline of a narrative (play, novel, short story, film, etc.) Plot
The minor or secondary plot of a narrative. It often runs parallel to the development of the main plot and often mirrors the main plot. Subplot
Rising action Suspense
The turning point in a narrative. Point of highest emotion. Climax
A weak or disappointing conclusion Anti-Climax
Falling action Conflict begins to get resolved.
The outcome or solution of the plot Denouement / resolution
Character vs. Conflict Character Fate, destiny, “god” Supernatural, unknown Nature Society Self
Theme Universal topic about life
Motif Reoccurring color, saying, song, topic, action, object, etc…
Tone Walk Hop crawl Tip toe stroll meander gallop
The development or creation of characters in a narrative A dynamic character undergoes a fundamental change * Whereas a static character remains the same Characterization
The development or creation of characters in a narrative A dynamic character undergoes a fundamental change * Whereas a static character remains the same Characterization
Verbal The twisting or foiling of expectations Irony • Dramatic • Situational
Imagery Figurative Language
Often uses is, was… Metaphor
anthropomorphism personification
An indication or hint of things yet to occur in the plot Foreshadowing
A bicycle can't stand alone pun Mercutio--"Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance." because it is two-tired. Romeo--"Not I, believe me. You have dancing shoes / With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead…"(I iv 13-5)
Oxymoron Oxy = sharp Moron = dull
Allusion draws upon the ready stock of ideas or emotion already associated with a topic in a relatively short space. "the city that never sleeps" “We’re not in Kansas any more.” “KOBE!”
"Bitsy Big-Boy Boomeroo" in Dr. Seuss's The Butter Battle Book. Alliteration • assonance