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MELC #4: Identify the various elements, techniques, and literary devices in various modes of fiction
MELC #5: Write journal entries and other short compositions exploring key elements of fiction

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Prose is a form of language that possesses ordinary syntax and natural speech rather than rhythmic
structure; in which regard, along with its measurement in sentences rather than lines, it differs from poetry.

A. Elements of Fictional Prose

I. SETTING - The time and location in which a story takes place is called the setting.
II. CHARACTER
– People who take part in the story
– Occasionally, it could be an animal or object given human qualities.
Protagonist – the chief figure who struggles against opposing forces
Antagonist – the force, most often another character, that opposes the protagonist
Dynamic Character – one whose attitudes and values are affected by the events in the story
Flat Character – a character having only a single trait or quality
Round Character – a multi-dimensional or a complex character
Static Character – one whose personality, attitudes, and beliefs remain fixed
Characterization - The development of characters as done by the short story writer.
III. PLOT
The plot is the logical arrangement of events in a story or play.
IV. CONFLICT - Conflict is essential to plot. It is the opposition of forces which ties one incident to another
and makes the plot move.
V. POINT OF VIEW
Point of view, or P.O.V., is defined as the angle from which the story is told.
VI. THEME - The theme in a piece of fiction is its controlling idea or its central insight.
VII. TONE
Tone means the general emotional weather of the poem.

B. TECHNIQUES AND LITERARY DEVICES

A literary device is a technique that shapes narrative to produce an effect on the reader. It is a literary or
linguistic technique that produces a specific effect, esp. A figure of speech, narrative style, or plot mechanism.
1. Flashing arrow- technique used to focus the reader’s, but not the characters’ attention on an object, or location.
2. Red herring- it distracts the reader’s attention from the plot twist. It is used to maintain tension and uncertainty.
3. Deathtrap- device that the villain uses to try to kill the protagonist and satisfy his own sadistic desires.
4. Reverse chronology- is a technique where the story begins at the end and works back toward the beginning.
progressed the story while taking the story backward.
5. ‘In medias res’- the narrative starts in the middle of the story instead of from
its beginning.

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 Easy Level
Instructions: Complete the crossword puzzle using the given clues.

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 Instructions: Read the statements carefully. Identify what is being defined in each number. Choose the letter of
the correct answer.
1. __ is an element of a short story or prose which is the vantage point, perspective, or angle from which the story
is told.
a. Point of view b. character c. plot d. setting
2. __ is a type of character who is central to the story with all major events having some importance to this
character.
a. narrator b. antagonist c. protagonist d. reader
3. __ is the series of events of a story. Freytag’s Pyramid is the other term for this. It is a planned, logical series
of events having a beginning, middle, and end.
a. Point of view b. character c. plot d. setting
4. It is a kind of plot where the story starts with an introduction of the characters and setting and involves the
development of the story.
a. Modular/episodic b. verbal c. linear d. dramatic
5. A Plot device technique used to focus the reader’s, but not the characters’ attention on an object, or location is
called __.
a. Flashing arrow b. Red Herring c. Deathtrap d. In medias res
6. A plot device that distracts the reader’s attention from the plot twist. It is used to maintain tension and
uncertainty is _
a. Flashing arrow b. Red Herring c. Deathtrap d. In medias res
7. A Vision Technique where series of dreams which allows the character to see events that occur or have
occurred in another time is called __.
a. Prophecy b. Dream Sequence c. Analepsis d. Prolepsis
8. It is an abrupt ending that leaves the plot incomplete, without denouement, it often leaves characters in a
precarious or difficult situation which hint at the possibility of a sequel.
a. Deus ex Machina b. Happy Ending c. Twist Ending d. Cliff Hanger
9. It is the general emotional weather of the literary piece.
a. irony b. dramatic premise c. tone d. theme
10.The character’s Struggle takes place in his/her own mind. It is usually has something to do with a choice
(choosing between right or wrong), or it may have to do with overcoming emotions or mixed feelings.
a. Major Conflict b. Minor Conflict c. Internal d. External

Difficult Level
PERFORMANCE TASK
Recall the story of “Ang Probinsyano”, if you could make the ending of the story, how would you end it?
Write your answer in 5-10 sentences only.

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RUBRIC for PERFORMANCE TASK

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 Excellent Average Poor SCORE
Traits
(4) (3) (2)
Content Content demonstrates an Content demonstrates an Content does not
insightful understanding of the understanding of the task; demonstrate an
task; was able to give 3 of the was able to give 2 understanding of the
elements of fiction elements of fiction task; was able to give
only 1 element of
fiction
Structure Writing shows a very clear, Writing shows a clear Writing lacks
sophisticated structure. No structure. Few errors in consistency. There
errors in spelling, punctuation spelling, punctuation and are many errors in
and grammar. grammar. spelling, punctuation
and grammar.
The output is presented in a The output is presented in Needs improvement
very neat, clear and organized a neat, clear and on the neatness,
Neatness way. All parts are easy to read. organized way that is easy clarity and
to read. Most parts are organization of the
easy to read. output.
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CHARMAINE GRACE V. CAMAGON JOEAN R. BALADAD ELIZA C. VEDANIA

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