LIT 127

CONTEMPORARY, POPULAR, AND EMERGENT LITERATURE

What does interpreting fiction focus on?

It focuses on the meaning of the story and how that meaning is conveyed to the reader.

What does evaluating fiction assess?

It assesses the plausibility, or believability, of events, characters, and settings within the story.

Define fiction.

Any form of narrative that deals with events that are not factual but rather imaginary and invented by the author.

What are the two major types of characters?

Main characters (protagonists and antagonists) and supporting characters.

Who is the protagonist?

The hero in the story.

What are round characters?

The most detailed characters who change over the course of the plot.

What defines flat characters?

They have not shown complex emotions or motivations.

What is a static character?

A character who does not change over time and whose personality does not evolve.

What is a foil character?

A character who exhibits contrasting qualities to another character, usually the protagonist.

What does setting describe in a story?

The time and place where the story takes place.

What differentiates an integral setting from a backdrop setting?

An integral setting is crucial to the plot and described in detail, whereas a backdrop setting creates visual charm but is not significant to the story.

What is the definition of plot?

The narrative or logical order of events in a story.

What is conflict in a story?

The main challenge or struggle faced by the characters.

What is the theme of a story?

The central idea or hidden meaning of the story.

What does the moral of a story convey?

The piece of wisdom that the author wants to convey.

What determines the point of view in a story?

The perspective from which the story is told, including first, second, and third person.

What is the mood in literature?

The emotive atmosphere within the story conveyed through various elements like language and setting.

How is tone defined in literature?

The author's attitude towards a subject that shapes the mood of the story.

What encompasses the author's style in writing?

The author's choice of diction, literary techniques, figurative language, sentence structures, rhythm, and symbolism.