Creative-Writing Elements of Fiction.pptx

Creative Writing

1. ELEMENTS OF FICTION Prepared by: Group 4

2. TECHNIQUES AND LITERARY DEVICES The fiction writer’s choice of “literary techniques” is an important element of fiction. There are many techniques available. To the writer, such as allusion, alliteration, allegory. Some popular techniques/devices include symbolism, imagery, and figurative language-such simile, metaphor, and personification. The writer can use any number of literary techniques to tell his/her story. Unlike the other elements of fiction, which must be part of the story, the fiction writer has a choice about the literary techniques to use. The writer’s choice often depends on the type of genre he/she is writing and personal preference. As well, the writer uses more techniques in a novel than a short story. The writer uses these techniques in his/her writing for the purpose of creating a more interesting, meaningful, authentic, and entertaining story. :

3. Allegory

Symbolism

Irony

Imagery