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What does the term 'deus ex machina' refer to in storytelling?
What does the term 'deus ex machina' refer to in storytelling?
- A detailed description of a setting
- A character that introduces conflict
- An unexpected solution to a problem (correct)
- A literary technique for character development
Which of the following best describes the narrative structure of 'in medias res'?
Which of the following best describes the narrative structure of 'in medias res'?
- Starting the story with character backstory
- Using flashbacks to fill in prior events
- Beginning in the middle of an action-packed moment (correct)
- Concluding the story before the climax
How do 'deus ex machina' approaches typically affect a reader's perception of plot resolution?
How do 'deus ex machina' approaches typically affect a reader's perception of plot resolution?
- They emphasize the story's setting
- They provide a clear moral lesson
- They may lead to feelings of dissatisfaction (correct)
- They create a sense of inevitability
Which technique involves revealing important past events through a character's memory?
Which technique involves revealing important past events through a character's memory?
In the context of the 'in medias res' technique, what often follows the initial action?
In the context of the 'in medias res' technique, what often follows the initial action?
What is a potential drawback of using 'deus ex machina' in a story?
What is a potential drawback of using 'deus ex machina' in a story?
What is often the primary purpose of using 'in medias res' in storytelling?
What is often the primary purpose of using 'in medias res' in storytelling?
What is a characteristic of narratives that employ 'deus ex machina'?
What is a characteristic of narratives that employ 'deus ex machina'?
How can journal writing help an individual become more confident about their writing?
How can journal writing help an individual become more confident about their writing?
What is a benefit of people-watching as suggested in the journal writing tips?
What is a benefit of people-watching as suggested in the journal writing tips?
Listening carefully to conversations in journal writing primarily helps to:
Listening carefully to conversations in journal writing primarily helps to:
What should be the focus when describing surroundings during a walk for journal writing?
What should be the focus when describing surroundings during a walk for journal writing?
How can one's experience on a field trip enhance writing?
How can one's experience on a field trip enhance writing?
Using real-life stories in journal writing is valuable because it:
Using real-life stories in journal writing is valuable because it:
Which journal writing strategy is best for understanding character dynamics?
Which journal writing strategy is best for understanding character dynamics?
What is a key characteristic of a universal symbol?
What is a key characteristic of a universal symbol?
What is one reason for gathering material through journal writing for later essays?
What is one reason for gathering material through journal writing for later essays?
Which of the following best describes a motif?
Which of the following best describes a motif?
How can imagery be defined in writing?
How can imagery be defined in writing?
What function does a simile serve in literature?
What function does a simile serve in literature?
Which statement about journal writing is true?
Which statement about journal writing is true?
What is described as a necessary tool for effective journal writing?
What is described as a necessary tool for effective journal writing?
What does the term critical inquiry refer to?
What does the term critical inquiry refer to?
Why is fluency in language important for journal writing?
Why is fluency in language important for journal writing?
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Study Notes
Creative Writing and Fiction Techniques
- Creative writing enriches stories with styles and features, creating vivid mental impressions for readers.
- Universal symbols convey consistent meanings across cultures, such as the white dove with an olive branch symbolizing hope or peace.
- In stories, symbols enhance or reinforce the meaning and emotional depth.
Common Fiction Techniques
- Deus ex Machina: Sudden introduction of a character that resolves the story’s conflict unexpectedly.
- In Medias Res: Story begins in the midst of action, often at the climax, followed by exposition of previous events.
- Flashback: A narrative technique where past events are recalled to provide context or insight into the present.
- Foreshadowing: Subtle clues hinting at future events, recognized by readers through the narrative.
- Suspense/Thriller: Use of tension and uncertainty to evoke fear or dread regarding character outcomes.
Literary Devices
- Irony: Highlights contrasts through verbal, situational, and dramatic forms.
- Verbal irony: Discrepancy between intended and actual meaning.
- Situational irony: Outcome contrasts expectations.
- Dramatic irony: Audience possesses knowledge unknown to characters.
- Symbols: Objects representing abstract ideas, with universal symbols holding the same significance across cultures. Created symbols are unique to the specific literary work.
- Imagery: Language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid "word pictures." It can be figurative (e.g., war zones as moonscapes) or literal (describing actual weather and scenery).
- Figures of Speech: Techniques such as simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole enrich language.
Writing a Journal
- Journal writing serves as a method for personal reflection, insights, and promoting creative writing.
- Essential tools for journal writing include a pen, paper, and motivation to write.
- No strict rules in journal writing; fluency in language is ideal, with minor emphasis on technicalities like grammar and punctuation.
- Journal entries facilitate reflective writing, aiding in critical inquiry and personal progress in writing.
Benefits of Journal Writing
- Enhances writing confidence and encourages deeper topic exploration.
- Aids in gathering material for future essays and overcoming writer’s block.
- Promotes self-reflection and freedom from criticism.
Creative Writing Journal Ideas
- People-Watching: Observe and note details about people, their body language, and interactions to inspire character ideas.
- Listening: Record interesting conversational details and speech patterns for authenticity in writing.
- Taking Walks: Describe surroundings with sensory details for immersive creative writing.
- Field Trips: Explore new locales for fresh perspectives and details that enhance settings in writing.
- Real-Life Stories: Draw inspiration from genuine experiences and creatively fill in the gaps by imagining unobserved elements.
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