19th-Century Prose

Prose

A form of written or spoken language with a natural flow of speech and grammatical structure.

Romanticism

Literary movement celebrating emotion, nature, and individualism.

Realism

Literary movement depicting everyday life and society accurately.

Naturalism

Offshoot of Realism emphasizing the influence of environment and heredity on human behavior.

Industrialization

The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Social Critique

Criticism of social inequalities and injustices.

Human Condition

Exploration of human psychology and individual experiences.

Exploration of Nature

Celebration of the beauty and power of nature in literature.

Supernatural

Relating to phenomena beyond the natural world.

Charles Dickens

Prominent author known for works like 'Oliver Twist' and 'A Tale of Two Cities'.

Jane Austen

Prominent author known for works like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Emma'.

Leo Tolstoy

Russian author known for works like 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'

Mark Twain

American writer famous for 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'

Emily Brontë

Author of 'Wuthering Heights'

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Writer of 'The Scarlet Letter'

Gustave Flaubert

French novelist renowned for 'Madame Bovary'

Herman Melville

Author of 'Moby-Dick'

Narrative Techniques

Various methods used by writers to tell a story, including first-person and third-person perspectives

Stream of Consciousness

Technique depicting the flow of thoughts and feelings of characters

Language and Diction

Use of different language styles in writing, from formal to colloquial

Plot and Structure

Organization of events and elements in a literary work, including linear and non-linear narratives

Scientific Advancements

Progress in science and technology that influenced literature themes.

Political Movements

Events like abolition of slavery and women's rights that impacted literature.

Literacy Rates

Increasing rates and education expansion broadening literature audience.

Natural Flow

Prose mimics everyday speech rhythms for reader accessibility.

Grammatical Structure

Prose follows grammar rules for clear communication.

Lack of Metrical Structure

Prose does not adhere to poetic rhythmic patterns.

Straightforwardness

Prose is direct and clear in conveying ideas.

Novels

Extended fiction works exploring narratives and characters.

Short Stories

Brief fiction works focusing on single plots or themes.

Essays

Argumentative or expository prose exploring specific topics.

Non-Fiction

Prose genres like biographies, histories, and journalistic writing.

Clarity

Primary goal of prose to communicate ideas clearly and directly.

Poetry

Often employs figurative language and ambiguous expressions

Grammar

Rules for correct use of verb tenses, punctuation, and sentence structure

Syntax

Arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

Adaptability

The quality of being able to adjust to different conditions or circumstances.

Nuances

Subtle or distinctions in meaning.

Immersive

Providing a deeply engaging or absorbing experience.

Persuasive

Able to convince or influence others through reasoning or argument.

Enduring

Continuing or lasting for a long time.

Stream of consciousness

A narrative mode that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.

Grammatical conventions

Standard rules and practices governing the use of language.

Narrative techniques

Methods used to tell a story, such as point of view, structure, and style.

Reflect

To think deeply or carefully about something.

Cornerstone

Something of great importance that everything else depends on or is based on.