Novel conventions and techniques chapter ENGLISH EXT

Definition of Plot

Arranges story events to create interest, surprise, suspense, and cause-effect relationships.

Chronological Narration

Most 19th-century fiction narrated in chronological order, presenting events in the order they occur.

Moving Backwards and Forwards in Time

A technique that changes the narrative timeline to heighten engagement and mystery.

Foreshadowing

Anticipates future events within the narrative, creating suspense.

Crisis Point

A significant conflict or challenge faced by a character.

Climax

The highest tension in the story.

Resolution

Concludes the narrative, providing closure.

Protagonist

The central character driving the narrative.

Characterization

Developed through dialogue, thoughts, actions, and perceptions.

Third-Person Omniscient

An all-knowing narrator providing multiple character perspectives.

Third-Person Limited

Narration from the perspective of a single character, offering a subjective view.

First-Person

A narrator who is a character in the text, presenting a personalized viewpoint.

Formal Language

Utilized in literary fiction to convey seriousness and depth.

Informal Language

Used to reflect everyday speech, allowing more relatable dialogue and characterization.

Imagery

Connects descriptions of sensory details with character emotions and broader themes.

Dynamic Interactions

Characters evoke changing responses, where readers sympathize or criticize based on development and portrayal.

Character Complexity

Well-developed characters reflect the multifaceted human experience, blurring the lines of good and evil.