Elements of Fiction and Prose Basics
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Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?

  • Tone (correct)
  • Character
  • Theme
  • Plot
  • 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?

  • Protagonist
  • Antihero (correct)
  • Hero
  • Heroine
  • What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?

    <p>The combination of place, historical time, and social milieu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The protagonist is always a heroic character.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which point of view uses 'I' to tell a story?

    <p>First Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ character does not change throughout the course of the story.

    <p>flat/static</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major event that moves the action in a narrative called?

    <p>Plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:

    <p>Hero/Heroine = Leading male/female character who opposes the villain Antagonist = The protagonist's opponent Flat/Static = Character that does not change throughout the story Round/Dynamic = Character that goes through some sort of change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea in a literary work referred to as?

    <p>Theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

    • Definition: Characters are individuals (or personified entities) that drive the plot in literary works.

    • 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.
    • 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)

    • Perspective from which the story is told, influencing reader experience.

    • 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."
    • POV Examples:

      • Third Person: Narration about separate characters.
      • First Person: Personal experiences and observations.
      • Second Person: Direct engagement with the reader.
    • Omniscient POV: An all-knowing narrator recounts events and reveals characters' thoughts and feelings.

    • 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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