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Fill in the blank with the appropriate literary term to complete the observation regarding narrative technique.

Answer:A story presented entirely through a series of letters, personal diary entries, or written correspondence between characters uses an 【epistolary】 narrative technique.

Answer

The correct term to complete the statement is 'epistolary'.
The term 'epistolary' correctly describes a literary technique where the narrative is developed through documents such as letters, diary entries, or log entries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the defining textual elements mentioned in the stem.
The story is constructed using letters, diary entries, or written documents.
Narrative techniques are categorized based on the structural medium through which the story is communicated to the reader.
2
Match these defining features to the corresponding literary term.
The term for a narrative structured through letters or documents is 'epistolary'.
The word 'epistolary' derives from 'epistle' (meaning letter) and refers specifically to literature written in the form of letters or archival records.

Key Concept

Epistolary Narrative Technique
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Narrative Technique and Point of View

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