A Glossary of terms relating to Creative Writing
U174_1 Glossary
This glossary includes many key terms discussed in this unit that are relevant to the authoring and creative writing process.
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NarrativeA written or spoken account of a series of events. The part of a literary work that deals with events and action, rather than dialogue. | |
Novel | |
NovellaA short novel of between approximately 20,000 and 45,000 words. | |
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OmniscienceLiterally, to know everything. | |
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PlaceA particular part of space, described and identified with certain characteristics and qualities, possibly named, though by no means necessarily real. | |
Plot | |
Plot lineThe mental map of a plot’s progression. | |
Point of viewThe position from which one character views events. | |
Political fashionWhere the action centres around a real or invented political scenario, usually nationally or internationally, perhaps taking place in a parliament, or during a political campaign. | |