Interpreting and Evaluating Fiction Flashcards
is expressive and subjective. It communicates indirectly and is “made up.”
Fiction
Written with sincere artistic objectives, the author wants to help readers develop empathy and a broader perspective on life.
Literary writers are more like explorers who take us out into the midst of life, show us the props and mirrors and seek to dispel the illusion.
Increased understanding of our humanity in a society that is both kind and unfriendly.
Literary Fiction
Intended solely to entertain
Legal thrillers, romance, novels
Commercial Fiction
The series of events that a writer uses to create a narrative
Plot
Often cause and effect or chronological but complex meanings frequently call for a more experiemental and unexpected structure
Structure
The main character, often the hero or central figure
Protagonist
The character of force opposing the protagonist
Antagonist
Do not change or grow throughout the story
Static Character
Contrast with the protagonist to highlight certain traits
Foil Character
Experience significance development or change.
Dynamic character
The author directly describes a characters qualities.
Direct
Traits are revealed through actions, dialogue and thoughts
Indirect
It pertains to the central ideas, message or underlying meaning of the story.
Theme
Introduces the characters, setting, and initial conflict
Exposition
Events leading up to the climax, building tension or complications.
Rising Action
The turning point or most intense moment of the story.
Climax
The conclusion of the story, where story were resolved.
Resolution
The aftermath of the climax, addressing remaining conflicts
Falling action
The time and place where the story take place
Setting
Conflict between characters
Man vs man
The protagonist challenges the societal norms or institutions.
Man vs society
The character struggle against natural forces
Man vs nature
The character battles their own thoughts, doubts, or fear
Man vs. self
Conflict with futuristic or other worldy forced
Man vs supernatural
The attitude that a character or narrator or author take towards a given subject
Tone
