Definition of Words

Novel- is a long narrative in literary prose.

Novella- novella(a.k.a novel) is a written fictional prose narrative longer than a novelette, but shorter than a novel.


Short Story- is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format.


Narrative Techniques- The methods involved in telling a story.

Point  of view- refers to the way in which the author tells the story.

Characterization- The way in which a writer creates in a narrative so as to attract or repel our sympathy.

Setting- The time or place in which a play takes place.

Theme-The abstract subject of a work; its central idea or ideas which may or may not be explicit or obvious.

Plot- The plan of a literary work especially of dramas and novels. 

Style- The characteristic manner in which a writer expresses his /her veiw  in literary work.

Imagery-Is the used of literature to refer to the descriptive language that evokes sensory experience.

Symbol- Something which represents something else (often an idea or quality by analogy or association).

Irony-A manner by written or speaking one thing which in facts means another.

Satire- literature which exhibits or examines vice and folly  and makes them appear ridiculous or contemptible.

Allusion-A figure of speech that makes a reference either directly or by implication.

Steam of consciousness- The attempt to convey all contents of characters mind-memory,sense perception, feelings, intuitions, thoughts- in relation to the steam of experience as it passes by often at random.

Interior Monology-An attempt to convey in words the process of conciousness or thought (as a means of narrating story).

Flashback-A sudden jump backwards in time to an earlier episode or scene in the story or novel play or film.

Foreshadowing- This is the use of hints,clues to suggest what will happen later in the literature.

Time frame-A period in which something should happen.

Motif- A current thematic element in an artistic or literary work.


Juxtaposition- When one theme or idea or person whatever is parallel to another.