Dr. Sachin Londhe, Associate Professor of English, K. N. Bhise College

B. A. I English (Optional) Introduction to English Literature Semester I  2023-24 General Topic: Elements of Short Story A short story is a brief work of fiction that typically focuses on a single character, event, or theme. Following are the key elements of a short story: Character : Short stories usually feature one or more characters who drive the plot. Characters can be complex, well-developed protagonists or simple, one-dimensional figures. The character's thoughts, feelings, and actions are central to the story's development. Setting : The setting is the time and place in which the story unfolds. It can be a backdrop that influences the characters and events or an integral part of the plot. A well-described setting helps immerse the reader in the story. Plot : The plot is the sequence of events in the story. It includes the introduction (exposition), rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution (denouement). ...

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B. A. I Optional English Sem. II  Literary Terms 1. Simile A simile is a  figure of speech in which two essentially dissimilar objects or concepts are expressly compared with one another through the use of “like” or “as.” Simile is used as a literary device to assert similarity with the help of  like  or  as,  which are language constructs that establish equivalency.  Example: Easy Like Sunday Morning   2. Metaphor A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two non-similar things. As a literary device, metaphor creates implicit comparisons without the express use of “like” or “as.”  Example: Time is money. 3. Imagery Imagery is a literary device that refers to the use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words for a reader. Through imagery, writers appeal to a reader’s senses of sight, taste, smell, touch, and sound, as well as int...

K. N. Bhise Arts, Commerce and Vinayakrao Patil Science College, Vidyanagar, Bhosare Department of English B. A. III Sem. VI Paper No. XII (Introduction to Literary Criticism) Literary Terms/Devices (Notes)   Theme As a literary device, theme refers to the central, deeper meaning of a written work. Writers typically will convey the theme of their work, and allow the reader to perceive and interpret it, rather than overtly or directly state the theme. As readers infer, reflect, and analyze a literary theme, they develop a greater understanding of the work itself and can apply this understanding beyond the literary work as a means of grasping a better sense of the world. Theme is often what creates a memorable and significant experience of a literary work for the reader. Themes are often  subject  to the reader’s perception and interpretation. This means that readers may find primary and/or secondary themes in a work of literature that the author didn’t intend t...