How well do you know your literary terms?

Question 1

The speaker’s style is formal or colloquial; a specific register is used; direct or indirect; emotional or rational?

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Speech Styles

Question 2

The set of established literary techniques used to create fictional figures; direct or indirect.

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Characterisation

Question 3

Narrative point of view – 1st person (I) or 3rd person (he/she), single or multiple, omniscient or involved.

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Narration

Question 4

The surroundings of the novel, inc. physical locations, cultures, communities, times of day, historical periods etc.

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Setting

Question 5

The writer presents information in a chronological sequence, uses flashbacks and/or time shifts.

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Handling of Time

Question 6

Using literal or figurative language, and sensory appeal e.g. metaphor, simile, symbolism and personification.

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Imagery

Question 7

The part of novels written as conversation, as if it were really happening in front of us as readers.

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Dialogue

Question 8

Repetitions, contrasts, and pairs. Motifs – frequently repeated set of images, significant phrases or set descriptions.

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Patterns

Question 9

The characteristic selection of words used in a work e.g. frequent use of religious words, active verbs of violence

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Diction

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