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What aspect does the dimension of time contribute to the setting in a story?
What aspect does the dimension of time contribute to the setting in a story?
- It indicates when the events occur. (correct)
- It influences the plot's conflict.
- It creates the characters' backstories.
- It determines the mood through weather conditions.
Which of the following is a crucial element in understanding a story’s atmosphere?
Which of the following is a crucial element in understanding a story’s atmosphere?
- The historical context of the narrative.
- The author’s biography.
- The characters' development.
- The setting's emotional tone. (correct)
How can irony enhance a narrative?
How can irony enhance a narrative?
- By providing factual information about the plot.
- By clarifying the characters' intentions.
- By creating unexpected contrasts between appearances and reality. (correct)
- By simplifying complex themes.
In the context of episodic plots, which of the following scenarios best represents one?
In the context of episodic plots, which of the following scenarios best represents one?
What is one goal of defining the theme in a literary work?
What is one goal of defining the theme in a literary work?
What distinguishing characteristic defines the memoir as a type of creative nonfiction?
What distinguishing characteristic defines the memoir as a type of creative nonfiction?
Which strategy is NOT typically emphasized in writing creative nonfiction?
Which strategy is NOT typically emphasized in writing creative nonfiction?
Which aspect is crucial for the effectiveness of a memoir?
Which aspect is crucial for the effectiveness of a memoir?
In the context of creative nonfiction, point of view is important because it:
In the context of creative nonfiction, point of view is important because it:
Which of the following statements about the structure of a memoir is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the structure of a memoir is accurate?
How does the tone influence a memoir's effectiveness?
How does the tone influence a memoir's effectiveness?
What is the primary purpose of 'show, don't tell' in memoir writing?
What is the primary purpose of 'show, don't tell' in memoir writing?
Which of the following is an essential component of the 'remembering and remembered selves' in memoirs?
Which of the following is an essential component of the 'remembering and remembered selves' in memoirs?
Which dimension of a character involves their name, social status, and race?
Which dimension of a character involves their name, social status, and race?
What is the primary difference between static and dynamic characters?
What is the primary difference between static and dynamic characters?
Which aspect does not belong to the psychological dimension of a character?
Which aspect does not belong to the psychological dimension of a character?
In the context of narrative, what does 'voice' refer to?
In the context of narrative, what does 'voice' refer to?
Which of the following does not typically represent a type of narration?
Which of the following does not typically represent a type of narration?
What does foreshadowing in a plot primarily accomplish?
What does foreshadowing in a plot primarily accomplish?
Which statement about plot structure is true?
Which statement about plot structure is true?
What does the physical dimension of a character encompass?
What does the physical dimension of a character encompass?
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Study Notes
Fiction: Principal Types & Genres
- Principal types of fiction are not specified in the provided text.
- Genres of fiction are numerous and not exhaustively listed, including at least 14 genres.
Characters in Fiction
- Types of characters include those not explicitly detailed.
- Characters in short stories require concise portrayal.
- Static characters remain unchanged, dynamic characters evolve.
Three Dimensions of Fictional Characters (Egri)
- Physical: Body type, health, clothing, movement.
- Sociological: Name, biography, social status, economics, race, ethnicity, family, residence, education, profession, beliefs.
- Psychological: Personality, speech, attitudes, hobbies, talents, likes/dislikes, habits, dreams, fears.
Point of View & Narration
- Point of view and focus affect storytelling.
- Narrative voice impacts the reader's experience.
- Multiple types of narration exist but not explicitly stated.
Plot & Structure
- Plot elements include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution (not all explicitly mentioned).
- Foreshadowing hints at future events.
- Aristotle's concept of plot is referenced but not detalled.
- Episodic plots feature self-contained events.
- Familiar plot examples include stories with three characters and others not specified.
- Types of conflict include internal and external (not further detailed).
- Irony involves incongruity between expectation and reality; types include verbal, situational, and dramatic.
Setting & Atmosphere
- Setting includes time, place, and atmosphere.
- Margaret Lucke’s contributions to understanding setting are mentioned but not detailed.
- Three dimensions of setting exist (not explicitly detailed) and are augmented by time.
Theme & Symbol (Literary Concerns)
- Theme and symbol are key literary concerns; details not specified.
- Joyce Carol Oates' related thoughts are included but not detailed.
Creative Nonfiction
- Genres of nonfiction are diverse (A, B, C listed but not defined).
- Creative nonfiction blends literary techniques with factual accounts.
- The Filipino creative nonfiction tradition is mentioned, with several contributors.
- Memoir is a significant type of creative nonfiction with various forms.
- Early life-writing and prominent memoirists like Thomas Larson are mentioned.
- Personal narratives/memoirs, and their relation to autobiographies and essays are mentioned.
- "Show, don't tell" is a key principle in effective creative nonfiction.
- The exploration of self (remembering and remembered selves) is important within the genre.
- Henry Miller's work is referenced without specific detail.
Strategies of Creative Nonfiction
- Various approaches, points of view, tones, and voices are used.
- Structure, beginning, and the construction of the first paragraph are crucial elements (details on specific strategies are not given).
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