AIM

Know definition,
structure,
Features and types
of the novel
 THE NOVEL
It is a narrative, written in prose, longer than that of a story
and whose plot and characters are more developed, that is,
more elaborate than in the story.

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Don Quixote de la Mancha is one of the most famous novels of

time, created in 1605 by Miguel de Cervantes.
 Structure of the Novel
• Introduction: Presentation of the characters, the
narrative framework (time and space) and the
problem or conflict.
• Knot: Development of the intrigue
(the most extensive)
• Denouement: Climax – Resolution
of the knot.
 TYPES OF NOVEL

• There are many types of novels, adventure,

Science
fiction,

fantastic, police, historical, romantic,

terror ,
, etc.
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 ELEMENTS OF THE NOVEL

CHARACTERS (visible changes)

ENVIRONMENT OR
PLACE
TIME OR PERIOD

PLOT - PROBLEM
 The frames in the novel
• Scenic framework: Physical and temporal
environment where the action occurs.
• Time frame: Here the narration can take place in
a period of a couple of hours or for years.
• Spatial frame: Physical space where the action
takes place. There are real, imaginary and
fantastic spaces. (importance of descriptive
language)
 OTHER FEATURES

long extension

numerous is temporarily
characters. prolonged

written in prose