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Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?
Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?
- Tone (correct)
- Character
- Theme
- Plot
What is a character in a literary work?
What is a character in a literary work?
A person, animal, or anything personified who acts in the plot.
What type of character is described as a flawed lead?
What type of character is described as a flawed lead?
- Protagonist
- Antihero (correct)
- Hero
- Heroine
What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?
What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?
The protagonist is always a heroic character.
The protagonist is always a heroic character.
Which point of view uses 'I' to tell a story?
Which point of view uses 'I' to tell a story?
A ______ character does not change throughout the course of the story.
A ______ character does not change throughout the course of the story.
What is a major event that moves the action in a narrative called?
What is a major event that moves the action in a narrative called?
Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:
Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:
What is the central idea in a literary work referred to as?
What is the central idea in a literary work referred to as?
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Study Notes
Prose and Its Forms
- Prose follows the natural flow of speech and uses ordinary grammatical structures.
- It can be written or spoken and encompasses various forms such as fiction, nonfiction, literature, poetry, and drama.
Elements of Fiction
- Essential components include character, setting, plot, conflict, point of view, and theme.
Characters
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Definition: Characters are individuals (or personified entities) that drive the plot in literary works.
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Types of Characters:
- Hero/Heroine: Leading character opposing the villain, often depicted with extraordinary traits.
- Antihero: Flawed main character seen through a lens of pity or disgust, contrary to traditional heroes.
- Major Characters:
- Protagonist: Neutral term for the leading character, not always virtuous.
- Antagonist: Opposes the protagonist.
- Minor Characters: Support the plot but are less developed.
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Character Dynamics:
- Flat/Static Character: Remains unchanged throughout the story.
- Round/Dynamic Character: Experiences significant growth or change.
- Foil Character: Highlights qualities of a major character through contrast.
Setting
- Comprises the place, historical context, and social environment that backgrounds the events and characters in a literary piece.
- Settings can vary between general background and specific scene contexts.
Plot
- Refers to the sequence of major events driving the narrative, established through cause-and-effect relationships.
Point of View (POV)
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Perspective from which the story is told, influencing reader experience.
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Types of POV:
- First Person: "I" perspective, sharing the narrator's own experiences.
- Second Person: Addresses the reader directly as "you."
- Third Person: Describes the actions of others using "he," "she," or "they."
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POV Examples:
- Third Person: Narration about separate characters.
- First Person: Personal experiences and observations.
- Second Person: Direct engagement with the reader.
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Omniscient POV: An all-knowing narrator recounts events and reveals characters' thoughts and feelings.
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Limited POV: The narrative focuses on a single character's perspective, with limited insights into other characters.
Themes
- Central ideas or messages conveyed in a literary work, often reflecting a moral or message inherent to the story's context.
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