Plot twist occurs near or at the conclusion of a story. It is an unexpected conclusion to a work of fiction that causes to reevaluate the whole plot and characters. When a plot twist happens it changes one's view of the preceding events, it is also known as a surprise ending or twist ending. It provides ideas for unexpected turns in the course of narrative. O.Henry has profoundly used this technique in almost all his stories. There are many mechanics by which twisted endings are created.
There are many mechanics and techniques through which twist endings could be created.
Anagnorisis or discovery is the protagonist's sudden recognition of their own. It also includes other character's true identity or nature. By this technique, previously unforeseen
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It means "god out of the machine." It refers to an unexpected, artificial or improbable character introduced suddenly in a work of fiction to resolve a circumstance, situation or untangle a plot. It also refers to an introduction of new device or event in the course of the plot. The deus ex machina brings about an ending to a story through an unexpected (generally positive and happy) decision to what appears to be a trouble that cannot be overcome. Deus ex machina is often used to end a bleak story on a more optimistic and positive note. Poetic justice is a literary device in which virtue is rewarded or vice is punished in such a way that the reward or punishment has a logical connection to the deed of the character. This device is often used to create an ironic twist of fate in which the villain gets caught up in his own trap. Chekhov's gun refers to a situation in which a character or a certain element of plot is introduced early in the story. Most of the time the usefulness of the item is not immediately apparent until it attains pivotal significance. A Red herring is a false clue or hint that leads investigators toward an incorrect resolution. Red herring usually appears in detective novels and mystery fiction. It is a type of misdirection, a device intended to distract the readers and the protagonist, away from the correct answer. This device can also be used as a form of false foreshadowing. In medias res means “into the middle of …show more content…
Deus ex machina and Unreliable narrator. Deus ex machina is used when Della sells her beautiful long hair to purchase a unique gift for her husband Jim. In the beginning of the story of the readers were told that Jim was very proud of the Della’s hair. Here they are made to think that due to poverty it is only Della who is making the sacrifice and also she has succeeded to purchase a Christmas gift on the cost of her beautiful
Self discovery is at the root of many stories. It is easily limited by external and internal factors. Tales about self discovery are often called a bildungsroman. A bildungsroman, essentially, is a coming of age novel. Both Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison are considered a bildungsroman. In the case of those two novels, there is one unique concept that contributes to their examples of self discovery. Double consciousness is that idea. It emphasizes how a person may struggle to adapt to more than one varying identities in order to fill a role within society. Double consciousness is present in both novels through the mindset and actions of characters who try to conform to the gender and racial roles placed upon their lives but find themselves in conflict with their limitations.
Moreover, discovery is an abstract perspective in which is always evolving as it is influenced by the environment and social context in which people place themselves within. The concept of discovery is evidently also illustrated in the novel “The fault in our stars” where the question “Who am I”? Is frequently asked. Through the Fault In Our Stars the self discovery of the protagonist, Hazel Lancaster, is conveyed
A literary device that does not show in the story till the end is suspense. The final wish of the story is a mystery to the reader. Jacobs never informs the reader what the last wish is, but he gives us a hint what it might be.
Foreshadowing is when the author gives the reader a hint to what is going to happen later on in the story .
The example, foreshadowing is when the writer gives the audience clues in the text or script about what
In literature, many authors love for throw an unexpected twist as the end. Shirley Jackson is no exception. In the short stories “The Lottery” and “The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson both take twist that the reader doesn’t expect. In “The Lottery” a small town gathers to draw a winner; however Tessie Hutchinson is not delighted to be the winner. Also in “The Possibility of Evil” another small town has an unexpected villain who resides on Pleasant St. Shirley Jackson uses literary devices to depict twist at the end of her short stories because she used literary devices such as syntax, irony and mood.
The plot in a fiction text is important in keeping the reader's attention. The majority of the story builds towards a climax. This climax is where the peak of action, suspense or thrill takes place, which then leads to the resolution of the story. As in "Lord of the Flies" the author continued to increase conflict between the boys until a full-scale war takes place, which is the climax. The building
This leads to her idea of selling her most prized possession: her hair, to get Jim his present. Meanwhile, Jim decides to sell his most prized possession which was a pocket-watch that was passed down from his grandfather to his father and then to him. He sells that watch and buys Della a set of beautiful tortoise shell combs for her hair. Thus leading to the use of situational irony in which they both receive gifts for something they gave up in order to give the other a gift.
The term ‘discovery’ can be explored and interpreted in many different ways, the meaning is created by an individual’s perception, opinion and experiences of discovery. In the book Swallow the Air by Tara June Winch and the film, Titanic by James Cameron explores the concept of discovery as an idea that discoveries can be challenging as they allow for the transformation of an individual’s perspective, and they allow for an individual to discover their true identity and the identity of others around them.
Self-discoveries can affirm or challenge an individual’s previously held attitude through acceptance contributing to a change in perception of self and the world. This notion is explored in Michael Gow’s play “Away” where three fractured families go on transformative holiday as they experience discoveries about themselves and others. Self-discovery of a certain individual can stimulate modification for others’ perception and lead them to a more prominent discovery. Similarly, the poem: “the core” by Steve Taylor illustrates the perfect journey of self-discovery and its impact on individual’s perspective on self. These texts illustrate how discoveries challenge an individual’s previously held sense of self.
Plot twist whether terrifying, exciting or depressing many times end up the most integral part of a story. The big secret that readers are kept away from that helps them connect the dots. Author Jay Bonansinga analyzes the plot twist in his article “And then…Pull in your Readers with an Irresistible Plot Twist”.Bonansinga notes, “It usually happens on a wave of dramatic music, quivering strings and dronning bassoons, and it’s often accompanied by a tightening of the belly, an audible exhalation from the audience and a beatific smile. The smile that says:Ooooo,so this is what it’s all about”(1).The plot twist can be used as a tool by the writer to recapture readers attention, which potentially drifts while introducing stories. With the plot
A good story has a twist. Most stories have a cause-and-effect. A cause-and-effect is the story, and how it plays out. Both “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe and “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs Have a cause-and-effect which created suspense within their stories.
Every plot point and storyline shift is a puzzle piece the author puts down in front of the reader to bring him in on their secret.
When writing, authors need to think of their audience and involve an element of surprise. Authors use plot twists in their writing to help them accomplish surprising the audience, allowing them to keep their audience’s interest. Not only do plot twists help keep the audience’s attention, they also make the audience question their beliefs about what they think of the story. Authors can use this tool to advance their themes. Yann Martel uses a crazy plot twist in his book, the Life of Pi, to suggest to readers that truth is relative.
Situational irony is another element that is present throughout the short story. Della and her husband both buy each other gifts for Christmas at the end of the story. Ironically, Della and her husband bought each other gifts for what they gave up: Della bought her husband a wrist watch strap and Jim sold his watch to buy Della the combs she wanted for her hair. In the short story, Jim is seen grieving about the fact that she had cut her hair off, “I sold the watch to get the money to buy your combs. And now suppose you put the chops on,” (O. Henry 121). The ending is situational irony because the reader was expecting that Della would buy her