How is the meaning comunicated in literature?

Question 1

Theme

Answer 1

The central idea.

Question 2

Plot and Structure

Answer 2

The sequence of events in a story and the way they are organized.
The structure of a story: chronological, nonlinear, flashbacks
The unfolding of events, especially: climaxes and resolutions, often reveals deeper messages.

Question 3

Characterization

Answer 3

The process by which an author develops (desarollo) and portrays (retrata) characters.

Question 4

Language and Style:

Answer 4

The choice of words, sentence structure, tone, and use of literary devices like:
metaphors, similes, and symbolism.

Question 5

Setting:

Answer 5

The time and place in which a story is set.

Question 6

Point of View

Answer 6

The perspective from which a story is told: first-person, third-person omniscient.

Question 7

Symbols and Imagery

Answer 7

Objects, characters, or events that represent larger ideas or concepts; vivid (vivida) descriptions that appeal to the senses.

Question 8

Tone and Mood

Answer 8

The author’s attitude toward the subject (tone) and the emotional atmosphere of the story (mood).

Question 9

Dialogue

Answer 9

The spoken exchanges between characters.

Question 10

Irony and Satire:

Answer 10

The use of irony involves saying one thing and meaning another, often the opposite. Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws.

Question 11

Conflict

Answer 11

The struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.