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The characters are the individuals who propel the action. They can be people, animals, objects, etc.
Characters are created in a variety of ways, but these are the 5 main components of characterization:
There are other factors to consider when analyzing character: <----------
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Point of view is essentially the eyes through which a story is told. It is the narrative voice through which readers follow the story's plot, meet its characters, discover its setting, and enter into its relationships, emotions, and conflicts. Point of view allows readers to experience the story as it unfolds. |
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Here is a trick for remembering what theme is:
THEME is THE MESSAGE of a story. In order to find the theme, ask yourself, "What critical belief about life is the author trying to convey through this story/text?" This belief/idea will transcend cultural barriers and be applicable in the outside world. examples:
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Mood is the emotion or feeling evoked from a text. It is created through the carefully selected words the author chooses to use.
Tone is the author's attitude towards a subject. (usually positive or negative) Connotation and Denotation of the words have an impact on the tone as well.
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There are three different types of irony, each of which is listed below:
1. Situational Irony - When the outcome is opposite of what was expected
2. Verbal Irony - Sarcasm - When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
3. Dramatic Irony - When the audience knows more than the characters involved
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