Literary terminology whipeee Flashcards
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Dramatic Structure,
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The organization of events in a play to enhance meaning.
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Five-Act Play,
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A traditional structure used by playwrights like Shakespeare.
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Three-Act Play,
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A structure with a setup, confrontation, and resolution.
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Acts and Scenes
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Divisions within a play that structure the narrative.
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Sub-Plot,
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A secondary story that supports the main plot.
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Frame,
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A narrative structure that contains another story.
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Green World,
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A contrasting setting that often symbolizes freedom or escape.
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Linearity,
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A chronological sequence of events.
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Chronological Events,
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Events arranged in the order they occur.
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Flashbacks,
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Scenes depicting earlier events.
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Climax
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The high point of tension in a narrative.
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Anti-Climax,
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A disappointing end to an exciting series of events.
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Cyclical Effect
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A narrative that ends where it begins.
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Repetition,
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Recurring elements to emphasize themes.
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Opening and Ending,
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The setup and resolution of the drama.
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Conflict and Change,
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The struggle and transformation within the story.
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Naturalistic Effect,
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A realistic portrayal of life.
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Non-Naturalistic Effect
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A stylized or abstract portrayal of life.
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Setting Choice,
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The location and time period in which a story takes place.
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Allegory,
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A story with a symbolic meaning.
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Protagonist,
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The main character of a story.
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Antagonist,
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The character opposing the protagonist.
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Catalyst,
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A character who causes change.
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Stage Directions,
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Instructions for actors and directors in the script.
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Lighting,
Use of light to create mood and focus.
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Music/Sound Effects,
Auditory elements that enhance the performance.
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Set,
The physical surroundings on stage.
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Costume,
The clothing worn by actors to represent characters.
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Disguise,
Characters concealing their true identity.
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Status,
The social or professional position of a character.
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Contrast,
The difference between elements to highlight their qualities.
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Act Opening/Ending,
The beginning and conclusion of an act.
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Scene Opening/Ending,
The beginning and conclusion of a scene.
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Entrance/Exit,
The points where characters enter or leave the stage.
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Opening and Closing Lines,
The first and last lines of a scene or play.
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Dramatic Irony,
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
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Pace,
The speed at which the story unfolds.
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Tension/Suspense,
Building anticipation and anxiety.
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Surprise,
A sudden and unexpected event.
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Twist,
An unexpected change in the story.
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Comic Relief,
Humor to relieve tension.
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Character Establishment,
How characters are introduced.
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Character Presentation,
How characters are depicted.
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Physical Appearance,
The visual look of a character.
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Character Actions,
What characters do.
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Character Motives,
Reasons behind characters' actions.
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Dialogue,
What characters say.
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Character Thoughts,
What characters think.
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Interactions,
How characters relate to each other.
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Conformity to Stereotypes,
How characters fit or break typical roles.
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Minor Characters,
Supporting characters in a story.
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Character Relationships,
The connections between characters.
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Dramatic Speech,
How speech is used in drama.
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Monologues,
Long speeches by a single character.
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Soliloquy,
A character speaking thoughts aloud, often alone.
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Asides
Brief, comments to the audience or another character.
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Functional Speech,
Speech that serves a practical purpose.
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Literal Speech,
Speech that means exactly what it says.
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Metaphorical Speech,
Speech that uses comparisons to convey meanings.
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Poetic Speech,
Speech with a rhythmic or musical quality.
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Symbolic Speech,
Speech that uses symbols to convey deeper meanings.
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Shakespearean Verse,
The use of structured poetry in Shakespeare's works.
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Prose in Drama
Everyday, language without a structured meter.
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Authorial Intrusion,
When a character expresses the playwright's views.
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Character Vocabulary,
The unique language style of a character.
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Stanza Structure,
The arrangement of lines in a poem.
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Poetic Form,
The shape and structure of a poem.
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Line Length,
The length and shape of lines in a poem.
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End-Stopped Lines,
Lines ending with punctuation.
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Caesura,
A break within a line of poetry.
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Enjambment,
Continuation of a sentence without a pause.
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Contrast in Poetry,
The use of opposing elements.
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Motif in Poetry,
A recurring element in poetry.
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Cumulative Effect in Poetry,
How repeated elements build impact.
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Climax in Poetry,
The high point of a poem.
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Anti-Climax in Poetry,
A drop in intensity in a poem.
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Shift in Mood or Tone,
Changes in emotional atmosphere.
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Linear Structure in Poetry,
A straightforward progression of ideas.
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Cyclical Structure in Poetry,
Returning to the beginning.
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Poetic Imagery,
Descriptive language creating mental images.
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Image in Poetry,
A visual representation.
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Simile,
A comparison using "like" or "as."
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Metaphor,
A direct comparison between two things.
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Symbol in Poetry,
An object or event representing a deeper meaning.
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Use of Colours,
Symbolic use of colors.
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Concrete Images,
Specific and tangible descriptions.
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Abstract Images,
Descriptions of ideas or concepts.
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Personification,
Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.
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Pathetic Fallacy,
Attributing human emotions to nature.
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Natural Imagery,
Descriptions of nature.
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Pastoral Imagery,
Idealized rural life.
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Conceit,
An extended metaphor with complex logic.
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Diction,
The choice of words.
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Military Diction,
Language associated with the military.
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Biblical Diction,
Language echoing the style of the Bible.
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Sound in Poetry,
Auditory elements in poetry.
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Voice in Poetry,
The unique style or perspective.
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Tone in Poetry,
The poet's attitude.
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Alliteration,
Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
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Sibilance,
Repetition of 's' sounds.
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Rhyme,
Matching sounds at the end of lines.
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Rhythm,
Pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
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Pace, in Poetry
The speed of the poem.
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Sound Repetition,
Repeated sounds for effect.
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Meter,
Structured rhythm of a poem.
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Variation in Meter,
Changes in the rhythm pattern.
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Open Vowels,
Vowel sounds with an open mouth.
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Rolling Vowels,
Smooth vowel sounds.
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Hard Consonants,
Harsh sounds.
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Soft Consonants,
Gentle sounds.
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Plosive Consonants,
Consonants that create a burst of air.
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Onomatopoeia,
Words imitating natural sounds.
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Narrative Structure,
Organization of events in a story.
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Simple Chronology,
Events in order of occurrence.
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Framed Narratives,
A story within a story.
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Flashbacks,
Scenes of earlier events.
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Cyclical Structure,
Returning to the beginning.
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Shifts in Time/Place,
Changes in settings.
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Multiple Narrators,
Different voices telling the story.
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Foreshadowing,
Hints about future events.
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Analeptic/Proleptic Techniques,
Flashbacks and flash-forwards.
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Stream of Consciousness,
Flow of thoughts narrative.
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Episodic Novel,
Connected episodes.
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Epistolary Structure,
Story through letters/diary.
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Autobiographical Form,
Based on the author's life.
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Event Positioning,
Importance of event placement.
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Beginnings and Endings,
Significance of starts and ends.
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Incident Development,
How events unfold.
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Suspense and Tension,
Building anticipation.
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Contrast in Narrative,
Juxtaposing elements.
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Twist in Narrative,
Unexpected change.
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Shift in Tone,
Changes in mood.
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Climax in Narrative,
High point of action.
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Anti-Climax in Narrative,
A drop in intensity in a story.
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Authorial Attitude,
Author’s perspective on characters.
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Realism in Characterization,
How true to life characters are.
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Character Gaps,
Information that is withheld about a character.
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Focus on Characters,
How attention is given to different characters at various points in the story.
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Use of Symbolism,
Objects, actions, or events that represent characters' traits or themes.
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Caricature,
Exaggerated representation of characters for comic or satirical effect.
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Empathy Towards a Character,
The reader's ability to understand and share the feelings of a character.
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Conflict Associated with a Character,
Challenges and opposition faced by a character.
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Pathos,
The emotional appeal associated with a character's experiences.
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Characters as Author’s Views,
When characters express the author’s opinions.
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Point of View,
The perspective from which a story is narrated.
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First Person Narration,
The story is told from the perspective of "I."
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Second Person Narration,
The narrator addresses the reader as "you."
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Third Person Narration,
The narrator is outside of the story and refers to characters as "he," "she," or "they."
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Privileged Perspective,
When the narrative focuses on a particular character’s viewpoint.
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Shifting Perspectives,
Changing the narrative viewpoint among different characters.
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Physical, Ideological, Perceptual Views
Different types of perspectives presented in the narrative.
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Privileged and Marginalised Views,
Highlighting certain perspectives while downplaying others.
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Narrative Gaps,
Deliberate omissions in the story that create ambiguity.
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Categories of Speech and Thought
Various ways in which speech and thoughts are represented in the narrative.
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Direct Speech,
The exact words spoken by a character.
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Indirect Speech,
Paraphrasing what a character said.
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Free Indirect Speech,
Blending of a character’s speech or thoughts with the narrator’s voice.
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Ambiguity in Attribution,
Uncertainty about who is speaking or thinking.
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Patterns of Speech,
The distinctive way a character speaks.
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Reliable Narrator,
A trustworthy narrator whose account is accurate.
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Unreliable Narrator,
A narrator whose credibility is compromised.
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Self-Reflexive Narrator,
A narrator who acknowledges the storytelling process.
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Narrative Intrusion,
When the narrator breaks into the story to address the reader directly.
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Omniscient Narrator,
A narrator who knows everything about the story’s events and characters.
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Subjective Narrator,
A narrator who provides a biased or personal view of the story.
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Objective Narrator,
A narrator who presents the story without personal bias or interpretation.
