Literary analysis LA 8.2.1.2 - LA 8.2.1.7 LA 8.2.2.1 - LA 8.6.1.1

1. LiteraryanalysisLA 8.2.1.2 - LA 8.2.1.7LA 8.2.2.1 - LA 8.6.1.1 Story format – How does an author put together a story?

2. Standard 8. 2. 1. 2. Five genres of literature

3. Standard 8. 2. 1. 2. Elements of plot Simple Story – Elementary School plot structure More complex plot or novel

4. Terms to know • Exposition: background information a reader must understand in order to know what is going on in the story • Conflict: complication or problem the main character(s) must deal with; it gets the action moving • Rising Action: events (and more conflicts) that occur when the main character tackles the problem; level of excitement and suspense builds • Climax: the main character comes face to face with the problem; most exciting part of the story • Falling Action: things begin to get back to normal; life goes on (even if the problem isn't solved) • Denoument(Resolve): loose ends are tied off; allows reader to clearly understand what happened Standard 8. 2. 1. 2.

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6. Standard 8. 2. 1. 2. Characters vs. Protagonist Faced with the conflict that must be resolved Antagonist Represents the obstacle the protagonist must overcome

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8. CHARACTER TRAITS Standard 8. 2. 1. 2. Indirect Characterization - Character traits revealed through actions or are implicit (not clearly stated, implied). Direct Characterization - Narratorexplicitly (clearly stated) describes a character. How does the reader get to know the character?

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10. Character motivation • Why do characters behave • the way they do? Standard 8. 2. 1. 2.

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12. conflicts external external • What problems plague the character(s) ? Standard 8. 2. 1. 2. internal external

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14. Point of view • Who is telling the story? • Whose thoughts do I know? Standard 8. 2. 1. 2.

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16. setting Where and when does the story take place? TIME PLACE Standard 8. 2. 1. 2. ATMOSPHERE

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18. Theme Themes are implied and bigger than the story. a message (not a word, it is a sentence)about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader Standard 8. 2. 1. 2.

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21. scope Narrow Scope: Fewer people, places, events, or ideas Broad Scope: Many people, or events; cover a long period of time

22. Standard 8. 2. 1. 7. Descriptive language When writing descriptions, two types of descriptive words -- adjectives and adverbs -- can be used to make the description more specific. speaker’s attitude emotional effect that the text creates for the audience

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26. …is a linguistic tool used to depict something in a manner other than literal. Standard 8. 2. 1. 7. Figurative language

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28. . . . are design elements that highlight the organization and especially important information in a text boldface type bulleted list caption footnote graphic aid heading key word numbered list lettered list review questions sidebar subheading title Text features Standard 8. 2. 2. 1. Standard 8. 6. 1. 1.

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30. This presentation was created by:Mrs. Beatriz trueba, MSLanguage Arts 8th gradeJorge Mas Canosa Middle Schoolbtrueba@dadeschools.net FCAT 2.0