writing a narrative; choosing the subject matter and pov Flashcards
A writing which tells us a story (can be fiction or nonfiction); usually told in chronological order; has characters; follows basic plot-line, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action.
narrative
Firstly, Secondly, Then, Finally.
First of all, to start with, to begin with, initially, soon, then, next, before long, afterwards, after a while, a while later, as time passed, following that, later on, suddenly, eventually, in due course, meanwhile, last of all, lastly, to conclude, in the end, finally.
narrative
details in choosing a subject matter
DCA
- decide what to include
- consider what to omit
- appeal to readers senses
It is the use of figurative language to create visual representations of action, objects and ideas in our mind in such a way that they appeal to our physical senses. Uses of senses in describing.
imagery
Both compare two distinct objects and draw similarity between them.
simile and metaphor
difference between simile and metaphor
The difference is that Simile uses “as” or “like” and metaphor does not.
It is a deliberate exaggeration of actions and ideas for the sake of emphasis.
Hyperbole
It gives a thing, an idea, or an animal human qualities.
personification
It refers to the same consonant sounds in words coming together.
alliteration
It is the use of words in such a way that the intended meaning is completely opposite to their literal meaning.
Irony
It is the logical sequence of events that develops a story.
Plot
It refers to the time and place in which a story takes place.
setting
It is the main character of a story, novel, or a play.
protagonist
It is the character in conflict with the protagonist.
antagonist
It is an issue in a narrative around which the whole story revolves.
conflict
A general atmosphere of a narrative.
mood
It is the central idea or concept of a story.
theme
A person who tells the story.
narrator
povs
first person
second person
third person, limited
third person omniscient
can create intimacy between the reader and the characters, granting us direct access to their emotions, psyches, and inner thoughts. In stories where the protagonist’s internal life is at the fore, you will often find a
first person
Are far less common in literature but not entirely unheard of. The pronouns associated include you, your, and yours.
second person
Second-person POV is all about putting the reader directly in the headspace of a particular character: either the protagonist or a secondary figure. When mishandled, this POV can alienate readers - but when executed well, it can create an intimate reading experience like no other.
second person
Is where the narrator can only reveal the thoughts, feelings, and understanding of a single character at any given time. Hence, the reader is kuan to that perspective. Between chapters, many books wrote in this POV switch from character to character, but you will only hear one perspective at a time.
third person limited
the narrator is “all-knowing”. Meaning that they’re not limited to one character’s perspective, but instead can reveal anything that is happening, has happened, or will happen in the world of the story.
Third Person Omniscient
