Elements Of Prose - (Plot, Setting, Character, Theme, Point of View, etc)

Welcome to this comprehensive lesson on the Elements of Prose. Understanding these elements will help you analyse novels, short stories, novellas and other prose works with greater confidence and accuracy.

In this video, you will learn:
1. What the Elements of Prose are and why they are important
2. Subject Matter: The central concern or focus of a prose work
3. Plot: The sequence of events in a story; Plot structure and development
4. Setting: Time, place, and social environment of a story
5. Character: Major and minor characters; Types of characters in prose
6. Characterisation: Techniques authors use to develop characters
7. Theme: The central message or underlying idea of a literary work
8. Narrative Point of View: First-person narration; Second-person narration; Third-person narration; Omniscient and limited points of view
9. Diction: The author's choice of words and its effect on meaning
10. Symbols: Objects, characters, or events that represent deeper meanings
11. Satire: The use of humour, irony, and ridicule to criticise society
12. Style: The unique manner in which an author writes
13. Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject or audience
14. Mood: The emotional atmosphere created for the reader

Then, we'll attempt some JAMB & WAEC past questions to solidify our understanding of the concepts discussed.