Literary Fiction (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Primary purpose of literary fiction
Primary purpose of literary fiction
To entertain readers
Pronouns used in first-person narration
Pronouns used in first-person narration
'I' and 'we'
Pronouns used in third-person narration
Pronouns used in third-person narration
'he', 'she', and 'they'
Effect of first-person narration on reader
Effect of first-person narration on reader
Creates intimacy; feels like experiencing events directly
3 types of figurative language
3 types of figurative language
Metaphors, similes, and personification
Role of dialogue in literary fiction
Role of dialogue in literary fiction
Moves plot forward & reveals character
How writers build tension in stories
How writers build tension in stories
Gradually towards a climax
Purpose of repetition in literary fiction
Purpose of repetition in literary fiction
To emphasise important themes or create rhythm
Key rule when analysing language techniques
Key rule when analysing language techniques
Don't just identify - explain effect on reader
Effect of personification in fiction
Effect of personification in fiction
Makes inanimate objects seem alive/threatening
Term: weather reflecting mood
Term: weather reflecting mood
Pathetic fallacy
What dialect reveals about a character
What dialect reveals about a character
Geographical background
What vocabulary level indicates
What vocabulary level indicates
Education/social class
Advantage of third-person narration
Advantage of third-person narration
Broader perspective & insight into multiple characters