Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Intimacy refers to a close personal connection between characters or between the narrator and reader. It involves revealing personal thoughts, emotions, or experiences that create a sense of familiarity.
Character development refers to how characters change, grow, or evolve throughout a story.
Point of View (POV): Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. Different points of view can create varying levels of intimacy between readers and characters.
Epistolary Novel: An epistolary novel is written as a series of letters or diary entries exchanged between characters, allowing for an intimate glimpse into their lives.