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Plot Plot Definition Plot is a literary term used to describe the events that make up a story or the main part of a story. These events relate to each other in a pattern or a sequence. The structure of a novel depends on the organization of events in the plot of the story. Plot is known as the foundation of a novel or story which the characters and settings are built around. It is meant to organize information and events in a logical manner. When writing the plot of a piece of literature, the author has to be careful that it does not dominate the other parts of the story. There are five main elements in a plot; The first is the exposition or the introduction : This is known as the beginning of the story where characters and setting are established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well . The second is the rising action  :This occurs when a series of events build up to the conflict. The main characters are established when the rising action of a plot occurs ...

A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship. Symbols allow people to go beyond what is known or seen by creating linkages between otherwise very different concepts and experiences. Symbolism Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea. An action, person, place, word, or object can all have a symbolic meaning. When an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion, he can also use symbolism to hint at it, rather than just blatantly saying it. Symbolism in Literature  Symbolism is often used by writers to enhance their writing. Symbolism can give a literary work more richness and color and can make the meaning of the work deeper. In literature, symbolism can take many forms including: A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning.  The actions of a character, word,...

Point of View. Point of view is the angle of considering things, which shows us the opinion, or feelings of the individuals involved in a situation. In literature, point of view is the mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, essay etc. Point of view is a reflection of the opinion an individual from real life or fiction can have. Examples of point of view belong to one of these three major kinds: 1. First person point of view involves the use of either of the two pronouns “I” and “we”. Example: “ I felt like I was getting drowned with shame and disgrace.” 2. Second person point of view employs the pronoun “you”. “Sometimes you cannot clearly distinguish between anger and frustration.” 3. Third person point of view uses pronouns like “he”, “she”, “it”, “they” or a name. Also known as omniscient point of view.The word omniscient comes from the Latin word omniscientia , which means “all-knowing.” ...

THEMES AND LESSONS FROM THE SHORT STORY WRITTEN BY MOHAMMED NASEEHU ALI ENTITLED THE PROPHET OF ZONGO STREET. The themes in the story include; 1. Religious Intolerance :In the story, the narrator describes what happens when a man turns his back on tradition, abandons his community, and invents his own belief system. Kumi, the gentle, flower-loving mail clerk, is transformed into someone to be avoided. After his solitary death, only the fourteen-year-old narrator believes that Kumi was, indeed, something of a prophet.He was shunned because of religion differences.  2. Persistence : Though he was neglected, Kumi never stopped his work of making known the ' truth ' (as the story says).He was persistent and determined. 3. Internal Conflict :After Kumi had started his religious role,the writer had to quarrel within himself, which religion was right. Kumi's or his parents. Which eventually lead to disbelieve and doubts. 4...