ENGL 1005 Literature: A Global Perspective - Week 4

These flashcards encompass key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on literature, focusing on character development, literary devices, and the authors studied.

Fan Fiction

A genre of writing where fans create their own stories based on existing characters or worlds.

Characterization

The creation or construction of a character and their identity in a literary work.

Three-Dimensional Character

Characters with robust identities, including both strengths and weaknesses.

Flat Character

Characters defined by a single idea or quality, typically a sidekick or foil.

Foil

A character that contrasts with and emphasizes the qualities of another character.

Character Actions

The behaviors of characters that convey aspects of their identity.

Character Needs

Differences between what characters need and what they want create tension in the narrative.

Diasporic Fiction

Literature that deals with the lives of people who have immigrated and their identity struggles.

Satire

A mode of writing that critiques society or individuals, often through humor and exaggeration.

Frame Narrative

A story in which another story is enclosed or embedded.

Mosaic of Cultures

A concept suggesting that Canadian society consists of various distinct ethnic cultures.

Immigrant

A person who moves to another country, usually for permanent residence.

Climax

The most intense point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

Conflict

A struggle between opposing forces in a literary work, crucial for character development.