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Literary Terms - 1 views

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  • A foil is a secondary character who contrasts with a major character
  • A foil is a secondary character who contrasts with a major character; in Hamlet, Laertes and Fortinbras, whose fathers have been killed, are foils for Hamlet.
  • megganmiller on 10 Apr 13
     
    "A foil is a secondary character who contrasts with a major character"
jasondargent

The Four Basic Elements Of Any Novel - 1 views

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  • Plot -- There are many definitions of plot, but plot is essentially the story, or the events that make up what the book is about. Plot, of course, is defined by conflict, either internal (Coming to terms with the loss of a spouse, for example) or external, (A stalker is watching through the window), and the best plots are both original and interesting. Complexity of the plot is a matter of taste, so is the setting (such as time period).
  • Character Development -- Bringing the characters to life in the reader's mind. They can range from thumbnail sketches to deep, wordy, highly detailed biographies of each character. It's important to note that different genres and stories require different types of character development.
  • Writing Style -- How the novel is written. Is the writing style efficient or complex? Does the author use an extensive vocabulary or get straight to the point? Are words used appropriately with regard to meaning, or do they seem written to showcase the "sound" of a sentence? Style should always be appropriate for the genre or story. An appropriate style adds to the texture of the novel; an inappropriate style does just the opposite. Literary fiction tends to lean toward complex sentences with original language. Thrillers tend to use shorter, more efficient sentences, especially as the pace quickens in the novel.
  • jasondargent on 17 Mar 12
     
    Elements of a good novel
jasondargent

Text Analysis: Characterization and Character Development (in literary text) - YouTube - 0 views

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  • jasondargent on 26 Mar 13
     
    Part 4 of our set of videos on "Text Analysis": How to analyze "characters" in literary texts.
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Macbeth | 60second Recap - 0 views

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  • jasondargent on 14 Apr 13
     
    If you're the bloodthirsty sort, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, will speak directly to your love of gore. That's because the main character, Macbeth, spends the bulk of this play killing people-and all in the name of power. There's a king's crown to be had-and haven't Shakespeare's characters killed for less? But don't blame all the blood and guts on Macbeth. One of the big questions of Shakespeare's tragedy is whether the guy is completely responsible for his actions. After all, it's the witches' prophecies that prompt the first murder. And Macbeth's wife, Lady Macbeth, plays more than just a supporting role in the killing spree. Which is to say that unlike today's slasher flicks, there's actually some nuance to Macbeth. And if you can get past the violence, you'll see that Shakespeare was playing with some important questions about responsibility, influence, and consequences-questions that keep this play feeling relevant nearly 400 years later
jasondargent

Master class video on characterisation - 0 views

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  • jasondargent on 27 Mar 12
     
    Great advice on how to create characters in your writing
jasondargent

Literature -- Constructing Plot - 1 views

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  • jasondargent on 26 Mar 12
     
    Grwat interactive activity to generate plot, point of view, character and setting
jasondargent

SparkNotes: The Princess Bride: Analysis of Major Characters - 3 views

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      jasondargent on 26 Feb 12
       
      Major characters and analysis in Princess Bride
Jason Chute

Macbeth by Shakespeare - 2 views

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  • Jason Chute on 10 Apr 13
     
    An detailed analysis of the play 'Macbeth' by Shakespeare, including all five acts, the characters and its' theme.
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