Frankenstein Literary Elements Letters

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frame narrative

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also known as a frame story, is a literary device that involves a story within a story.

Example: Walton's story provides a "frame" for the story of Victor Frankenstein.

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allusion

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a brief, indirect reference to a person, place, event, or work of literature

Example: Walton mentions that he will not make the same mistake as the mariner in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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point of view

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the perspective from which a story is told, essentially who is narrating the events

Example: In Letters, Walton is narrating his story and then Victor's story

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theme

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a central message or messages conveyed by the author through characters

Example in Letters: Ambition as a cautionary tale

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foreshadowing

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hints or clues in a story about what may happen

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suspense

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building excitement and anticipation in the story so readers cannot wait for what will happen next