Unit 6: Longer Fiction or Drama II

Foil Characters

Similarities

• Foil characters are two characters in a literary work who have opposing characteristics to highlight the traits of each other.
• The similarities between foil characters are primarily found in their basic character traits, such as values, beliefs, and motivations. \n

Opposition

• Opposition in foil characters refers to a literary technique used to highlight the contrast between two characters.
• Foil characters are two individuals who have contrasting qualities that serve to emphasize each other's differences. \n

Choices

• Choices are a common theme in literature as they often play a significant role in the development of characters and plot.
• Choices can reveal aspects of a character's personality, values, and beliefs.
  • They can also drive the narrative forward by creating conflict or tension.
• In many cases, choices present characters with difficult decisions that require them to weigh their options carefully before making a decision.
  • These choices may have far-reaching consequences that impact not only their own lives but those around them as well.

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Actions

• Actions in literature refer to the physical movements or behaviors of characters within a written work.
• These actions can serve various purposes, including advancing the plot, revealing character traits, creating imagery and setting a mood.

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Speech

• Speech in drama refers to the dialogue spoken by characters on stage or in a film.
• It is an essential part of any dramatic work and plays a crucial role in developing character, advancing the plot, and conveying themes.

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Flashback

• A flashback is a literary device that takes the reader back to an earlier time before the present moment in the narrative.
• It can be used to provide context or background information about a character, event, or situation.
• Flashbacks are often triggered by something in the present story that reminds a character of their past experiences.
• They can be presented in different ways such as through dialogue, inner thoughts of characters, dreams or memories.

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Foreshadowing

• Foreshadowing is a literary device in which an author hints at or suggests future events that will occur later on in the story.
• This can be done through dialogue, description of setting, and other elements of the narrative.
• Foreshadowing is used to build suspense and anticipation for what's to come, as well as to add depth and complexity to characters and their motivations.
• It can also create a sense of inevitability or fate, as if events are already predetermined even before they happen.

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In medias res

• "In medias res" is a Latin phrase that means "in the midst of things." In literature, it refers to starting a story in the middle of an action or plot instead of at the beginning.
• This technique can create suspense and intrigue for readers, as they are immediately thrown into the story without knowing all of the background information.

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Stream of Conciousness

• Stream of consciousness is a literary technique that depicts the continuous flow of thoughts and feelings in a character's mind.
• It involves writing in an unstructured, free-flowing manner without any filter or editing to capture the innermost thoughts and emotions of a character.
• This style often includes fragmented sentences, non-linear narratives, and sensory descriptions that mimic the way our minds work when we think or daydream.
• The stream-of-consciousness technique aims to provide readers with insight into characters' motivations, beliefs, fears, anxieties and desires by presenting uninterrupted internal monologues rather than organized plot lines or dialogues between characters.

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Narrating and Reading Bias

Tone

• When it comes to narrating, tone plays a crucial role in setting the mood and conveying emotions.
• The tone of narration can be formal or informal, serious or humorous, sarcastic or sincere, depending on the content and context.

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Narrative Bias

• Narrative bias refers to the tendency of individuals to interpret and remember events in a way that fits into a pre-existing narrative or story.
• This can lead people to filter out information that doesn't fit their established beliefs or expectations, and also leads them to selectively seek out information that supports their existing narrative.

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Style and Structure

Archetypes

• Archetypes are universal symbols and characters that represent recurring patterns of human behavior in literature, art, and culture.
  • In style and structure, archetypes can manifest in various ways.
• In terms of structure archetype examples include plot structures like tragedy which involves the downfall of a morally upright character due to their tragic flaw; comedy which features light-hearted situations leading toward happy endings; rags-to-riches storylines where protagonists start out poor but through hard work become wealthy or successful; coming-of-age stories that depict young people transitioning into adulthood through conflicts with authority figures or personal growth experiences.

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Metaphors

• Metaphors are a powerful literary device used in both style and structure to convey meaning beyond the literal words on the page.
• In terms of style, metaphors can be used to create vivid imagery in the reader's mind, allowing them to better understand and relate to the text.
• For example: "Her hair was a golden waterfall cascading down her back." This metaphor not only paints a picture for the reader but also suggests that this person has an abundance of luxurious beauty.

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Literary Argument Components

Evidence

• Evidence is an essential component of any argument, as it provides support for the claims being made.
• Evidence can take many forms, including statistics, studies, personal anecdotes or experiences, expert testimony and other sources that are relevant to the topic at hand.
• When making an argument, it's important to not only present evidence but also to evaluate its quality and relevance. Good evidence should be credible (i.e., from a trustworthy source), provide accurate information and logically connect back to the claim being made.

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Commentary

• Commentary in literature refers to the analysis and interpretation of a literary work.
• It involves examining various elements such as character development, plot structure, themes, symbols, language use and other literary devices used by an author in their writing.
• The purpose of commentary is to give readers a deeper understanding of the text they are reading.
• By analyzing these various elements within a piece of literature, we can gain insight into the author's intentions and explore different interpretations or meanings that may not be immediately apparent upon first reading.

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