Short Fiction Review!

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First person SINGULAR narrator

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a single character using 'I' or 'we'. Example: 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

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Third person LIMITED narrator

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character. Example: 'Story of an Hour' by Kate Chopin.

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Third person OBJECTIVE narrator

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A narrative perspective where the narrator reports only what can be observed, without delving into the thoughts or feelings of characters. Example: 'Hills like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway.

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Nonlinear plot structure

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A narrative structure that does not follow a straight chronological order, often using flashbacks or fragmented timelines. Example: 'A Serious Talk' by John Updike.

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Edna Pontellier

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The protagonist of 'The Awakening' by Kate Chopin, who struggles with her identity and desires in a repressive society.

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Narrative perspective

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The point of view from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the events and characters.

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Symbolism in literature

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text. Example: The wallpaper in 'The Yellow Wallpaper' symbolizes confinement.

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Theme of isolation

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A central idea in literature where characters experience loneliness or separation from society. Example: Edna's isolation in 'The Awakening'.

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Character development

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The process by which a character undergoes change throughout a story, often leading to a deeper understanding of themselves or their circumstances.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.