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Literary Elements

Literary Elements. Character. Character. Protagonist. Antagonist. The main character and the problem of the story revolves around him or her. The character or force that opposes the protagonist. Characterization. A process of showing what a character is really like.

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Literary Elements

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  1. Literary Elements Character

  2. Character Protagonist Antagonist • The main character and the problem of the story revolves around him or her. • The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

  3. Characterization • A process of showing what a character is really like. • Direct characterization – the writer simply tells what the character is like. Such as Example: “Susie felt lonely and frightened.” • Indirect characterization – the writer shows what a character is like by: • describing what the character says or does • how a character looks • what other characters say about him or her.

  4. Elements of Character

  5. Appearance • How the character looks, what clothing they wear, how neat or sloppy the character is…

  6. Personality • The way the character acts • Friendly, generous, snobby, ungrateful, etc.

  7. Background • Where is the character from? • School? • Experiences that the character has had?

  8. Motivation • Why does the character do what she does? • What does he like or dislike? • Goals, aspirations, dreams, needs?

  9. Relationships • Who is the character related to? • How does the character relate to other people?

  10. Conflicts • Is the character involved in a struggle? • What kind of struggle-internal or external? • Why?

  11. Change • Does the character change, learn or grow during the story? • Static character – does not change • Dynamic character - changes

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