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Which narrative technique relies on letters or personal correspondence to unfold the plot? Complete the literary statement below.

Answer:When a novelist conveys plot developments and character perspectives through personal letters, diary entries, or written correspondence, the story utilizes an 【epistolary】 technique.

Answer

The missing term is 'epistolary'.
The term 'epistolary' describes a narrative technique where a story is presented through a series of documents, most commonly letters or diary entries written by one or more characters.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the defining characteristics described in the text (the use of letters, diary entries, and written correspondence).
Identify that the narrative relies entirely on written documents to advance the storyline.
Narrative techniques are classified according to the specific device or structure used to present the plot.
2
Associate these characteristics with the appropriate literary terminology.
Identify 'epistolary' as the standard term for stories constructed from documents or letters.
The term 'epistolary' comes from the Latin 'epistola' (letter) and refers specifically to literature in letter or document format.

Key Concept

Epistolary narrative technique
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