Glossary F
Fable
A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.
Falling action
The part of a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.
False advertising
Misleading or deceptive advertising that makes false claims about a product or service.
Farce
A type of comedy that uses exaggerated and absurd situations to create humor.
Fashion trends
Popular styles and clothing choices at a particular time.
Fate
The predetermined course of events in a story.
Fear-mongering
The use of fear to influence or control people’s behavior or opinions.
Fear tactics
Strategies used to instill fear in order to achieve a desired outcome.
Feminine literature
Literature that focuses on women’s experiences and perspectives.
Feminine rhyme
A rhyme that matches two or more syllables, with the stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Fiction
Writing that tells a story that is not based on real events or people.
Fictional prose
Writing that tells a story that is not based on real events or people.
Fictional storytelling
The art of creating a narrative that is not based on real events or people.
Fictional tales
Imaginative stories that are not based on real events or people.
Figurative Imagery
The use of language to create vivid mental images, often using metaphors or similes.
Figurative interpretation
The process of understanding the non-literal meaning of language in a piece of writing.
Figurative language
Language used in a non-literal way to create a specific effect.
Figurative Language Contrast
The use of language to create a contrast between two things, often using metaphors or similes.
Figurative language decoding
The process of interpreting non-literal language in a piece of writing.
Figurative language explanation
Use of language to create a non-literal meaning.
Figurative representation
Using non-literal language to represent something in a creative or imaginative way.
Figurative speech
A word or phrase used in a non-literal way to create a specific effect.
Figurative speech non-literal expression
A word or phrase used in a non-literal way to create a specific effect.
Figure of speech
A word or phrase used in a non-literal way to create a specific effect.
Figure of speech clarification
Explaining the meaning of a non-literal phrase or expression.
Final chapter
The concluding chapter of a book or document that provides closure and summarizes key points.
Final impressions
The lasting feelings or opinions that a piece of writing leaves on the reader.
Final thoughts
The author’s concluding reflections on a particular topic or subject matter.
Final thoughts section
A concluding section of a piece of writing that summarizes key points and provides final reflections.
First-person perspective
The viewpoint of the narrator or protagonist in a piece of writing, often used to create a sense of intimacy and immediacy.
First-person point of view
A narrative perspective in which the story is told from the perspective of the narrator, using “I” or “we”.
Flashback
A literary device used to show events that happened before the current time in a story.
Flashback technique
A literary device used to show events that happened before the current time in a story.
Flat character
A character who lacks depth and complexity.
Flaws and weaknesses
Imperfections or limitations in a character’s personality or behavior.
Focus on personal relationships
The connections and interactions between individuals, often explored in literature.
Focus on societal norms and expectations in romance
The cultural expectations and norms surrounding romantic relationships.
Foil character
A character who contrasts with another character to highlight their differences.
Folk ballads
Narrative songs that tell a story and are often passed down through generations within a particular culture or community.
Folk etymology
The false origin of a word based on popular belief.
Folklore
Traditional stories and beliefs passed down through generations.
Folklore narrative
A story or tale passed down through generations within a culture or community.
Folklore tradition
The collection of stories, beliefs, and customs passed down through generations within a particular culture or community.
Folk music
Music that is rooted in the traditional melodies and rhythms of a particular culture or community.
Folk music tradition
The collection of traditional songs and melodies passed down through generations within a particular culture or community.
Folk tradition
The customs, beliefs, and practices of a particular culture or community, often passed down through generations.
Footnotes and endnotes
Additional information or citations provided at the bottom or end of a page in a piece of writing.
Foreshadowing
A literary device used to hint at future events in a story.
Foreshadowing technique
A literary device used to hint at future events in a story.
Foreword
An introductory section of a book or document written by someone other than the author, often providing context or praise for the work.
Form
The structure or organization of a piece of writing, including poetry, prose, and drama.
Framework
The underlying structure or organization of a piece of writing or music.
Freedom of thought and expression
The ability to express oneself and hold personal beliefs without fear of censorship or persecution.
Free verse
Writing that does not follow a specific rhyme or meter pattern.
Free verse poetry
Poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme or meter pattern.
Function
The purpose or role of a particular element in a piece of writing or music.
Functionality
The practical use or purpose of something.
Future developments
Predictions or expectations for the future of a particular topic or subject matter.
Future hints
Clues or indications in a story that suggest what may happen later on.
Futuristic Worlds
Settings in which the story takes place in the future, often with advanced technology or societal changes.