Is it neccessary to make a certain rithm, tone (It is here I know), to a novel? What structures similar to these two I have to use? - I am reffering to only these kind`s not about: Plot, etc. I know these things.
2007-08-29 05:30:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
At least some got my message. Thanks.
2007-08-29 06:14:31 · update #1
mizza haha. Well this is not my first language. And anyway I have been to an editor. ;) - I`m 17. etc..
2007-08-30 01:40:55 · update #2
Plus I was feeling depressed when I wrote the question.
2007-08-30 01:42:09 · update #3
It will just happen. No matter what you write, it will have a certain tone to it in the end - as well as a certain rhythm - depending on your writing style. You don't really sit down and consciously think about these things - at least I don't. But the genre of the story and the pace of it will have a lot to do with the tone and the rhythm in the end. Don't worry about those things. Just worry about great characterizations and a good strong plot that runs through your story like a spine with good subplots and backstories. Let your writing style set the tone and the rhythm. Pax - C
2007-08-29 05:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Begin with the notion propogated by Romantic poet William Wordsworth, who changed the course of English writing with the maxim: form is an extention of content. (More about this and its effect on more contemporary U.S. poets here: http://www.oysterboyreview.com/archived/11/bezner-review.html).
Extend the maxim to the novel and the wisdom still holds true. If you are writing about certain subject matter, you'll require nomenclature for the prose to ring true. If, for example, I'm writing about rough criminal types, I will not engage prissy, flowery language - unless the character has somehow demonstrated that kind of duality.
Most important issue in writing is logic. What would this character do in these circumstances? What would s/he say in this type of scenario?
Strongly recommend some of the poetry treatises listed at the ESL Guide here to help you familiarize yourself with language rhythms and rhyme schemes and these influence meaning: http://pokerpulse.com/news/viewtopic.php?t=1873. I find, for instance, that I don't care much the characters of John Steinbeck (with some exceptions, of course), but no one describes a setting in more sensual terms.
Find a few authors whose style you would like to emulate, then try it on your plot to see if it fits.
2007-08-29 07:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you how poetic and flowery your prose should be, how the intonation will come across in the reader's mind, the pace of the passages etc.
The only really important thing is to have a clear idea of what you are trying to communicate and how the style of prose you are using will help or hinder this.
2007-08-29 05:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by Taz K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very important, if you want readers to enjoy it. A lot of people say it was good at the start then it went quiet then it was good at the end. The whole book should be good, not just the start and finish, so keep the pace flowing!
2007-08-29 08:41:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a joke? It doesn't make any sense....
Is that your ambition as a writer?...some getting the message?
Don't give up your day job.
2007-08-29 05:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
MMMhmmm. Yeah...yeah...rhythm... prose...style. That's right. Use em all
2007-08-29 06:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by Bartemis Crowl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, I do not understand your question.
Rithm is spelt rhythm if that is of any help?
2007-08-29 05:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by Icarus 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋