Elements of Prose

These flashcards cover the key elements and definitions related to the study of prose as outlined in the lecture notes.

Prose

A form of literature that uses ordinary language and has a natural flow of speech.

Elements of Prose

Characters, Theme, Setting, Plot, Point of View, Mood, and Conflict.

Characters

The people or animals in the story, including their interactions and relationships.

Setting

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Plot

The sequence of events or what happens in the story.

Linear Plot

A plot type where actions or events are arranged chronologically.

Circular Plot

A plot that combines linear narrative with flashback, often repeating the opening scene toward the end.

En medias res

A technique where the story begins in the middle of the action.

Point of View

The perspective from which the story is told.

First-Person Point of View

The narrator is a character in the story and tells the story from their perspective.

Third-Person Point of View

The narrator is not a character in the story and refers to other characters by name or using he/she.

Theme

The lesson or message conveyed by the story.

Mood

The feeling created by the author through story details, setting, and imagery.