The framing device in a novel consists of plot, characters, setting, theme, and style, forming

a cohesive narrative to convey desired messages and evoke reader emotions.

Literary genre is a classification used by writers to identify the main idea or argument of a
work, influencing the types of stories, characters, and locations. It can include plays, essays,
short stories, novels, and poems. Important characteristics of literary genres include
antagonists, protagonists, and themes, which can be presented through environment,
characters, dialogue, and plot.

Romance novels, mystery books, fantasy novels, horror, thrillers, and young adult literature
are popular genres with captivating plots and satisfying endings. Popular authors include
paranormal and historical romance, while Stephen King dominates modern horror and
David Baldacci and Dan Brown dominate thriller sales. Young adult literature reimagines
adult genres with compelling characters and themes, often intersecting with established
conventions.

Literary devices are writing strategies used by authors to clarify meaning, communicate
ideas, and emphasize significant topics. Examples include metaphors. They can have
intellectual or emotional influence and can enhance the writing's pace and flow.

Alliteration is a simple tool for quickly repeating a word's initial letters and sounds, while
personification gives phenomena and inanimate objects human characteristics, as seen in
the example of leaves dancing in the wind.

Simile involves comparing two unconnected objects to develop new insights.

Foreshadowing provides the reader with hints or suggestions about the next event in a
story.

Satire exposes human immorality or foolishness through comedy, wit, or satire.