Literature Flashcards
a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. Derived from the Latin word literature meaning "writing formed with letters," literature most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in some instances, journalism, and song
a term used to describe
written and sometimes spoken
material. Derived from the Latin word
literature meaning “writing formed
with letters,” literature most
commonly refers to works of the
creative imagination, including
poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and
in some instances, journalism, and
song
Literature
is used to refer to the total of the
world’s national literature and
the circulation of works into the
wider world beyond their
country of origin.
World Literature
These are things that every single
story needs to have in order to
exist—they’re the architectural
foundation. Without them, your story
is like a house without any supports
Literary Elements
The most fundamental of the literary elements, the root of all
storytelling.
Character
where, when, and to some degree how your
story takes place. it’s also your character’s relationship
with the world around them.
Setting
It is the perspective from which the
events of the story is being told.
Point of view
It is the sequence or structure of the
story.
Plot
Usually, this is
something the protagonist feels they have no
control over.
Then they react, and that reaction sets off
another event. These causes and effects
mount in intensity and overall epicness until
the climax of the story.
Of this sequence, the first major event is
the thing that sets the story into motion—this
is called the?
Inciting incident
is a disagreement or clash of
values, motivations, desires, or ideas. When looking at the events that make up
your plot, all of the choices your character
needs to make will be in response to the
literary element we call what?
Conflict
is when a character
struggles with their own opposing desires or
beliefs. It happens within them, and it drives
their development as a character. Also known as a “character vs. self” conflict, internal
conflict involves a psychological struggle that takes
place within a character, caused by their own
emotions, fears, conflicting desires, or mental
illnesses
Internal conflict
sets a character against
something or someone beyond their control. stand in the
way of a character’s motivations and create
tension as the character tries to reach their
goals.
External conflict
