Learn How To Read Literature: Elements of Fiction
Learn how to read and analyze fiction like a college graduate with this comprehensive course. Improve critical thinking skills and engage cognitive brain functions for increased intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Perfect for advanced high school and college students, as well as book lovers seeking a deeper appreciation of literature. No need for expensive tutors or a college education – unlock the secrets of fiction analysis with over 20 videos and gain confidence in discussing literature. Books are for everyone, so rise above the ordinary and engage your brain today!
What you’ll learn
- Identify the five stages of plot and the two pivotal moments in a work of fiction
- Distinguish between the author and narrator in a work of fiction
- Identify the method of narration in a work of fiction
- Identify the three elements of setting in a work of fiction
- Identify descriptive language in a work of fiction
- Identify the four methods of characterization
- Distinguish between direct and indirect characterization
- Distinguish between flat and round characters
- Distinguish between static and dynamic characters
- Identify symbolism in a work of fiction
- Identify allegory in a work of fiction
- Identify theme in a work of fiction
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Do you need to write a literary analysis or participate in a book discussion, but you don’t know where to start? How do others read a piece of fiction and understand it so much better than you do? Most likely, they have training and practice. With this course, you can, too. Colleges across the US require students to take courses in English Literature because it improves crucial critical thinking skills.
Research at Michigan State University has proven that close reading of literature engages complex cognitive brain functions. The benefits of cognitive development include increased intelligence, reasoning, language development, memory, problem solving and decision making.
Designed by a college instructor, this course can help you understand the fundamental elements of fiction and help you read and analyze literature at the college level. Save money on expensive tutors or get a jump start on those college English courses with over 20 videos filled with key terms, concepts, and examples.
This course is also beneficial to book lovers, book bloggers, and book club members who want to discuss literature with confidence and authority. You don’t have to pay for an expensive college education to read fiction like a college graduate. Books are for everyone, and so are cognitive brain functions. Rise above the ordinary and engage your brain!
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for advanced High School and College Freshman as well as book lovers who would like a deeper appreciation of fiction. This course is intended for students who want to read and analyze fiction at the college level.
