1.9 (Stylistic Differences in Writing) Flashcards
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More elaborate settings
Wells
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Less Dialogue
Wells
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Off world or new worlds (or invasions)
Wells
Description
Highly descriptive of settings
Wells
Description
Sophisticated vocab
Wells
Plot
More adventure based
Verne
Plot
More dialogue
Verne
Plot
In our world mainly (but with new tech)
Verne
Description
Scientific terminology
Verne
Description
Technical description
Verne
CHARACTERIZATION
Characters as vessels (boats) for social commentary
Wells
CHARACTERIZATION
Archetypal (standard) characters (each represents
ideas and ways of life)
Wells
CHARACTERIZATION
More scientific approach of characters
Wells
CHARACTERIZATION
More cynical (not trusting others) characters
Wells
USE OF LANGUAGE
Bleaker (depressing) language
Wells
USE OF LANGUAGE
Sophisticated sentences (syntax)
Wells
USE OF LANGUAGE
Less technological language
Wells
USE OF LANGUAGE
Highly descriptive, especially in terms of
settings
Wells
USE OF LANGUAGE
More solitary (lonely) characters
Wells
CHARACTERIZATION
Individual characters (though not always so believable)
Verne
CHARACTERIZATION
Specific characters with specific interests and obsessions
Verne
CHARACTERIZATION
More innocent characters
Verne
USE OF LANGUAGE
Less stylistically challenging/complex
Verne
USE OF LANGUAGE
Highly Technological language
Verne
USE OF LANGUAGE
Formal writing style
Verne
USE OF LANGUAGE
Characters are often connected (related)
Verne
