Literary Techniques for Prose (Structure) Flashcards
1
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Parallel Plots
A
Multiple plots happening simultaneously
2
Q
Subplots
A
Long stories usually have them, minor plots that are part of larger stories
3
Q
Flashbacks
A
Give us background information and insights into character motivations
4
Q
Flashforwards
A
Rare, may be used to present future events
5
Q
Foreshadowing
A
Hints or clues about an upcoming event
6
Q
Red Herring
A
Something that draws attention away from the central issue
7
Q
Narrative Structure
A
The content of a story and the form used to tell the story
8
Q
Form
A
Type of text
9
Q
Register
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Appropriate speech for the person being spoken to, or for the situation e.g. third-person, first-person
10
Q
Plot Twists
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Unpredictable changes in direction in the plot - designed to keep the audience interested
