English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Style, Techniques & Figurative Language in Prose Fiction (Stage

This lesson explores narrative style, techniques, and figurative language in prose fiction. It covers how authors use literary devices like foreshadowing, red herrings, pathetic fallacy, symbolism, and motifs to create distinct styles. The lesson also delves into figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and personification, emphasizing the 'show, don't tell' principle. Examples from authors like Harper Lee, Emily Bronte, and Ernest Hemingway illustrate these concepts. The lesson concludes by encouraging students to apply these techniques in analyzing and writing prose.

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