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Elements of Fiction ~

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 ~

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  1. Elements of Fiction~ Literary Terms & Devices

  2. The where and when of a narrative Setting physical psychological

  3. Point of View (PoV) 3rd Person 1st Person 2nd Person you He, She, it I Objective (Camera View) Omniscient B+ Limited Omniscient

  4. Protagonist

  5. Antagonist

  6. Stereotype

  7. Foil

  8. The plan or storyline of a narrative (play, novel, short story, film, etc.) Plot

  9. 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

  10. Exposition

  11. Rising action Suspense

  12. The turning point in a narrative. Point of highest emotion. Climax

  13. A weak or disappointing conclusion Anti-Climax

  14. Falling action Conflict begins to get resolved.

  15. The outcome or solution of the plot Denouement / resolution

  16. Character vs. Conflict Character Fate, destiny, “god” Supernatural, unknown Nature Society Self

  17. Theme Universal topic about life

  18. Moral

  19. Motif Reoccurring color, saying, song, topic, action, object, etc…

  20. Tone Walk Hop crawl Tip toe stroll meander gallop

  21. Mood

  22. Symbol

  23. The development or creation of characters in a narrative A dynamic character undergoes a fundamental change * Whereas a static character remains the same Characterization

  24. The development or creation of characters in a narrative A dynamic character undergoes a fundamental change * Whereas a static character remains the same Characterization

  25. Verbal The twisting or foiling of expectations Irony • Dramatic • Situational

  26. Imagery Figurative Language

  27. Often uses like, as, similar to, as if, & resembles simile

  28. Often uses is, was… Metaphor

  29. anthropomorphism personification

  30. hyperbole

  31. An indication or hint of things yet to occur in the plot Foreshadowing

  32. Flashback

  33. onomatopoeia

  34. 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)

  35. paradox

  36. Oxymoron Oxy = sharp Moron = dull

  37. 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!”

  38. "Bitsy Big-Boy Boomeroo" in Dr. Seuss's The Butter Battle Book. Alliteration • assonance

  39. Fin

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