A literary technique or literary device can be used by authors in order to enhance the written framework of a piece of literature, and produce specific effects. Literary techniques encompass a wide range of approaches to crafting a work: whether a work is narrated in first-person or from another perspective, whether to use a traditional linear narrative or a nonlinear narrative, or the choice of literary genre, are all examples of literary technique. They may indicate to a reader that there is a familiar structure and presentation to a work, such as a conventional murder-mystery novel; or, the author may choose to experiment with their technique to surprise the reader. COUNT 5
QSN1 Literary devices are employed for what reason? ANS1 produce specific effects QSN2 What is one form of narration in literature? ANS2 first-person QSN3 What are two types of narrative structure in literature? ANS3 linear narrative or a nonlinear narrative QSN4 Why would an author utilize experimental narratives in literature? ANS4 to surprise the reader QSN5 In what type of writing would a more familiar, standard literary narrative structure be employed? ANS5 a conventional murder-mystery novel