Unit 9: Longer Fiction or Drama III

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Suspense
________ in narratives is the feeling of uncertainty or tension that a reader or viewer experiences as they follow a story.
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A(n) ________ can contain various, and even conflicting, perspectives.
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Conflict
________ in literature is created when there is a problem or struggle that the protagonist must face.
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Expressing relief or joy
"Thank goodness that's over" or "I can finally breathe easy now."
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Expressing gratitude or appreciation
"I couldn't have done it without you," "I'm so grateful for your help," "I'm glad we were able to come to a resolution."
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Expressing regret or remorse
"I'm sorry for what I did," "I regret my actions," "I never should have let things get this far."
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Expressing anger or frustration
"I can't believe they did that," "I'm so angry about what happened," "I can't believe this is how it ended."
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Expressing confusion or uncertainty
"I'm not sure what just happened," "I'm not sure how I feel about this," "I need some time to process everything."
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Expressing satisfaction or accomplishment
"I did it
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Expressing defeat or disappointment
"I lost," "I'm not happy with the outcome," "I didn't expect it to end this way."
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Creating tension and uncertainty
Inconsistencies in a text can create a sense of confusion and uncertainty for the reader, which can be used to build tension and suspense
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Adding depth to the story
Inconsistencies can also be used to add depth and complexity to a story by introducing multiple perspectives, or by showing different versions of events
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Creating a sense of realism
Inconsistencies in a text can also create a sense of realism by mimicking the way that people perceive and remember events in real life
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Enhancing the theme
Inconsistencies in a text can also be used to enhance the themes of the story by showing the different ways in which people can perceive and interpret events
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Reflecting the narrator's bias
Intentional narrative inconsistencies can also reflect the narrator's bias, emotions and subjectivity; showing how their perspective might affect the way they tell the story
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Creating a sense of empathy
As the narrator develops, the reader may also develop a sense of empathy with them, which can affect the way they interpret the events and the characters in the story
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Minor characters
are often not the main focus of the story, so they don’t really change or develop.
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Significant events
usually relate to the text’s main conflict, and serve as vivid examples of the conflicting ideologies and beliefs that are present within the story.
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Suspense
in narratives is the feeling of uncertainty or tension that a reader or viewer experiences as they follow a story.
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resolution
of a story is the part of the plot that comes after the climax, in which the conflicts and tensions of the story are resolved.
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lacks resolution
it can have a significant impact on how the reader interprets and understands the story.
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narrator or speaker
can change as the story progresses as a result of actions and interactions that take place within the story.
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third-person narrative
the narrator may be an omniscient observer, but their perspective can still change as the story progresses.
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