ENGL 1005 Literature: A Global Perspective - Week 4

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

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Fan Fiction

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

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Characterization

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

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Three-Dimensional Character

Characters with robust identities, including both strengths and weaknesses.

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Flat Character

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

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Foil

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

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Character Actions

The behaviors of characters that convey aspects of their identity.

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Character Needs

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

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Diasporic Fiction

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

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Satire

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

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Frame Narrative

A story in which another story is enclosed or embedded.

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Mosaic of Cultures

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

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Immigrant

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

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Climax

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

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Conflict

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