This document defines common literary terms used in analyzing works of fiction including: synopsis, setting, characters, protagonist, antagonist, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, symbolic interpretation, language, and style. It also defines specific literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and personification. Characteristics are described as how writers communicate information about characters to readers.
This document defines common literary terms used in analyzing works of fiction including: synopsis, setting, characters, protagonist, antagonist, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, symbolic interpretation, language, and style. It also defines specific literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and personification. Characteristics are described as how writers communicate information about characters to readers.
This document defines common literary terms used in analyzing works of fiction including: synopsis, setting, characters, protagonist, antagonist, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, symbolic interpretation, language, and style. It also defines specific literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and personification. Characteristics are described as how writers communicate information about characters to readers.
This document defines common literary terms used in analyzing works of fiction including: synopsis, setting, characters, protagonist, antagonist, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, symbolic interpretation, language, and style. It also defines specific literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and personification. Characteristics are described as how writers communicate information about characters to readers.
Synopsis: A brief summary or general survey of something, especially in
literature works. Setting: A time and loction of which a story takes place. Characters: The person and his characteristics in a work of fiction. Characteristics: The method a writer uses to communicate information about characters to readers. Protagonist: The central character or leading figure in poetry, narrative novel or any other story. Antagonist: The character or group of characters which stand opposing the protagonist. Plot: The sequence of events happens in a story or play. Conflict: The opposition of forces which ties one incident to another and makes the plot. Theme: The central idea or belief/ the “universal truth” that the author is trying to communicate. Values/ Moral Values: The judgement made by the reader on which the actions are right or wrong based on certain virtues, qualities and principles. Point of View: The angle of which the story is told. Symbolic Interpretation (symbolism): the practice of representing things through symbols or f investing things with a symbolic meaning of character. Language: A register or dialect of a language that is used in literary writing. *Simile: a figure of speech that males comparison, showing similarities between two different things. *Metaphor: a comparison in which one thing is said to be another (ussualy something unrelated) Personification: human qualities are given to animals, or non- living objects or ideas. Hyperbole: exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken in literal meaning. Style: manner of expression; how a speaker or writer says what he says. *NOTE: In simile, there is ALWAYS the use of “like” or “as” when representing in literary works. While metaphor DOES NOT USE the words “like” or “as”.