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Literary Elements

Literary Elements. Genre, story elements, etc. http://members.tripod.com/dscorpio/images/literary_elements.ppt. Remember. Fiction

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Literary Elements

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  1. Literary Elements Genre, story elements, etc. http://members.tripod.com/dscorpio/images/literary_elements.ppt

  2. Remember . . . Fiction These are stories that are NOT real! They are made-up. Can include fairytales, folktales, fables, myths, tall tales, realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction!

  3. Plot • Plot is the sequence of events that occur in a narrative. A narrative is any work that tells a story, such as a short story, a novel, a drama, or a narrative poem.

  4. Diagram of Plot Climax/But Falling Action Rising Action/ Wanted To Exposition/Somebody Resolution/So

  5. Exposition Introduces the Setting Introduces the Characters Protagonist/Antagonist Major/Minor Static/Dynamic Foil Characterization How an author creates a character – can be direct or indirect Appearance, dialogue, actions, descriptions, motivations, etc. • Time and place; Can include dialects, scenery, customs, time period, clothing, weather, time of day/year. • The setting helps: create mood, show a reader a different way of life, or make the action seem more real. • The setting can also be the source of conflict and can be a symbol for something else.

  6. Rising Action – the conflict develops External Conflict Internal Conflict A struggle within a character. I can’t decide whether or not to go out with Bobby. He’s super cute, but kind of has a dud personality. Oh goodness, what is a girl to do? • Struggle against an opposing force: • Person vs. Person • Mr. Carlos and Ms. Oleksiak are arguing • Person vs. Nature • Ms. Oleksiak is swept away during a flash flood. • Person vs. Beast • Ms. Oleksiak is mauled by a wild turkey.

  7. Climax • The turning point of the story. • The point of highest suspense or tension. • Example: Romeo kills Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. If he hadn’t killed Tybalt, the original plan that would allow Romeo and Juliet to be together may have worked.

  8. Falling Action • The conflict is close to being resolved and the action of the story is coming to an end. • Example: The glass slipper fits Cinderella.

  9. Resolution • The conflict is resolved, the story ends (unless of course, the author wants an ending that is open to interpretation). • Example: Romeo and Juliet die.

  10. Special Techniques of Plot • Suspense- excitement or tension • Foreshadowing- hint or clue about what will happen in story • Flashback- interrupts the normal sequence of events to tell about something that happened in the past • Surprise Ending/Irony- conclusion that reader does not expect

  11. Theme • A central message, concern, or insight into life expressed through a literary work • Can be expressed by one or two sentence statement about human beings or about life • May be stated directly or implied • Interpretation uncovers the theme

  12. Example of Theme Recurring vs. Universal Some Examples: The Outsiders – Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor. The Giver – The importance of the individual. Love is able to break through all barriers. • Recurring – a theme specific to a particular time period. • Universal – a theme relevant to all.

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