Unit 4: Short Fiction II

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Archetypes

________ are universal patterns of behavior, personality traits, and symbols that are found across different cultures, time periods, and religions.

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Physical distance

________ is a common theme in literature, often used to explore the complex emotions that arise when characters are separated from one another.

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Atmosphere

________ plays an important role in creating tension, suspense, mystery and other emotions that engage readers with the story.

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Contrasts

________ help to add depth and complexity to a story by highlighting the different aspects of its elements.

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Trickster

The ________: This archetype is typically a clever and cunning character who uses wit and deception to achieve their goals.

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Antagonists

________ are often portrayed as villains or enemies of the protagonist, but they can also be forces of nature or circumstances beyond human control.

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Chronological distance

________ in literature refers to the time difference between when a literary work was written and the time period being described or depicted in the work.

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Contrasts

________ are a literary device used to highlight the differences between two or more things in literature.

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Tone

________ also affects how we feel while reading.

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The Hero

This archetype is typically a protagonist who overcomes obstacles and adversity to achieve a goal or accomplish something great

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The Mentor

This archetype is typically an older, wiser character who guides and advises the hero

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The Villain

This archetype is typically an antagonist who opposes the hero and cause conflict

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The Mother

This archetype is typically a nurturing, supportive character who cares for the hero

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The Outcast

This archetype is typically a character who is marginalized or rejected by society

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protagonist

is the main character of a story or narrative, who typically drives the plot forward and undergoes some sort of change or transformation throughout the course of the story.

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Character relationships

refer to the connections and interactions between different characters in a story or work of fiction.

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Mood

in literature refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling that a work of literature conveys to its readers.

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First-person narration

Narration where the story is told from the perspective of the protagonist. The reader sees events through their eyes and experiences their thoughts and feelings.

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Third-person limited narration

A story told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator, but only focusing on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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Third-person omniscient narration

A story told from the perspective of an all-knowing narrator, who has access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Stream-of-consciousness narration

A story told through the inner thoughts and feelings of a character, often in a disjointed or non-linear way.

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Objective narration

A story told from a neutral or detached perspective, without revealing the thoughts or feelings of any characters.

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Narrative distance

refers to the physical and emotional proximity between the reader or audience and the characters in a literary work.

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Perspective

can also refer to the way in which an author presents the characters, events, and themes of the story.

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