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Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?
Which of the following is NOT an element of fiction?
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?
What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?
What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?
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The protagonist is always a heroic character.
The protagonist is always a heroic character.
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Which point of view uses 'I' to tell a story?
Which point of view uses 'I' to tell a story?
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A ______ character does not change throughout the course of the story.
A ______ character does not change throughout the course of the story.
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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?
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Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:
Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:
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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.
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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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Explore the fundamental elements of fiction, including character, setting, plot, and more. This quiz covers essential concepts of prose and its structural components, helping you understand the building blocks of storytelling.