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Writing Jargon
There are many writing terms that have definitions that are confusing and misunderstood. Do you know what they mean?
When beginning my NaNoWriMo Prep this month, I realized that I had some misconceptions about what some of our writing jargon meant. I mean, I knew what they were, but in my head, I had them a bit mixed up. So, let's take a look at some of this writing jargon, and put it in its place!
protagonist:
I was using it this way: the "good" guy in the story
What it REALLY means: the main character of the story
Fact of the matter is, it doesn't matter if the protagonist is good or bad. A protagonist is simply the main character, or characters. It does not distinguish whether it is the hero or the villain.
antagonist:
I was using it this way: the "bad" guy in the story
What it REALLY means: a person who actively opposes someone or something
So, essentially, the antagonist tries to throw a wrench in the protagonist's plans. It doesn't matter who is good and who is bad, it just matters who the main character is, and who tries to cause problems for the main character.
So, once I got these issues out of the way, I realized I had most everything pretty right, but I'll share those, too.
scene:
a sequence of continuous action
Some think this one is just the surrounding where something takes place, but that will be addressed in the next jargon term. This is the actual sequence of action. Are they talking? Are they fighting? Are they running, watching a movie, eating, or taking a walk? That is the scene.
setting:
where a scene takes place
This one describes the place. The setting is where things are happening, and the scene is what is happening.
Well, there we go. It is, at least, a place to start. I know that a more firm understanding of protagonist and antagonist completely changed the way I am approaching my NaNoWriMo novel. Silly, maybe, but it really did make a big difference. I hope they are able to help you, as well! |
Let's take a look at some stories focused around a protagonist.
| | Women (18+) Four separate days of a relationship between worshipful protagonist and his perfect woman. #1121621 by Penwrath |
| | The Dream (E) A recurring dream that wrecks the life of the protagonist. #1157095 by Pratibha |
This one has a protagonist and an antagonist description.
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ANN Counselor, Lesbian & Happy said, "As a reviewer, I appreciate getting a response back to be and letting me know if my review was helpful; then, I can know how to encourage and help. Sometimes I reference grammatical errors such as mixed verb tenses when there are many and I explain and show what is needed. Most often, I let the writer know what made me feel the poem; a giggle, a smile, sadness, and sometimes laughter out loud. If your writing gave me the emotion you sought, I'll let you know. ANN"
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