Exploring Fictionality

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Explore how fictionality extends beyond traditional storytelling to influence various forms of communication. This book dives into the use of fictional elements in real-world contexts like politics and autobiographies.

An interdisciplinary look at fictionality as a persuasive and communicative tool across multiple genres and media.

The idea of fictionality, rooted in rhetorical narratology, describes a mode of communication where fictional qualities are applied across diverse genres and media-not just novels and short stories. This concept helps us interpret real events through imagined narratives, appearing in areas such as political rhetoric, autobiographical texts, and organizational communication. However, its impact on persuasion, its varied definitions, textual features, and how audiences receive it remain subjects of ongoing academic debate.

This anthology brings together scholars from different fields who critically examine the rhetorical approach to fictionality. Their studies cover a wide range of materials including literature, commercials, graphic memoirs, political speeches, and even a public municipality, providing practical contexts to test the concept. The book is thoughtfully structured to encourage dialogue and reflection among contributors, featuring:

• An introductory chapter with a strong theoretical focus
• Two concluding chapters that engage critically with each other on theoretical matters
• Reflections on the analyses from a rhetorical standpoint

Collectively, the essays in this volume conceptualize, debate, and explore fictionality through diverse scholarly viewpoints, offering a comprehensive understanding of this evolving concept.

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