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21st Century - Text-Talk Novel
21st Century - Text-Talk Novel
NOVELS
21st Century Literature from the
Philippines and the World
DEFINITION CHARATERISTICS
ELEMENTS EXAMPLE
DEFINITION
are stories told almost about entirely
in dialogue stimulating social
network exchanges. Narratives are
usually presented in blog, email, and
IM (Instant Messaging) format.
A "text-talk novel" typically refers to a
novel or literary work that is written in a
style resembling text messages or chat
conversations. It's a form of experimental
or avant-garde literature that mimics the
way people communicate in digital
messaging apps, complete with
abbreviations, emojis, and informal
language.
ELEMENTS
1. Character: In a text-talk novel, characters are
represented through digital communication, such
as text messages, chat conversations, or social
media posts. Each character has a digital persona
that they use to interact with others in the story.
2. Setting: The setting in a text-talk novel is the
digital environment where the characters
communicate.