Literary Elements and Techniques

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The time and place where the story takes place, making it more interesting.

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SETTING

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What are the Functions of the Setting

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1. Provides background of the action.

2. Can serve as an antagonist.

3. Creates appropriate atmosphere.

4. Reveals character.

5. Reinforces the theme.

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What happens in a story, made up of incidents arranged in sequence.

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PLOT

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What are the Ways of Unfolding a Plot

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1. Confronting the central character with a conflict.

2. Detailing how the character deals with the problem.

3. Resolving the problem.

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Observed when the central character successfully solves the problem and lives 'happily ever after'.

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Comic Plot

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Observed when opposing forces prevent the major character from attaining their goal, sometimes resulting in death or misery.

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Tragic Plot

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A struggle between opposing forces that activates the character's journey.

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CONFLICT

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What are the Types of Conflict

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1. Man vs. Himself

2. Man vs. Man

3. Man vs. Society

4. Man vs. God

5. Man vs. Circumstances

6. Man vs. Nature

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The part that keeps the reader in a state of uncertainty.

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Suspense

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The highest point of interest in a story.

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Climax