elements of literature parts of story 1
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Concepts and definitions of the elements of poetry and examples.TRANSCRIPT
Elements of LiteratureElements of Literature
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Literature is composed of several common elements.
ElementsElementsSettingCharactersConflictPlotPoint of ViewToneMood
SettingSettingWhere it takes place
CharactersCharactersCharacters are the people in the story.
Types of CharactersTypes of CharactersFlatRoundStaticDynamic
Flat CharactersFlat CharactersAre one dimensional. Good guy =Hero
Round CharactersRound CharactersHave many sides to themGood/Bad
Static CharactersStatic CharactersNever change
Dynamic CharactersDynamic CharactersChange during the storyMain character
Exercise: Think Exercise: Think Name the four types of characters
Types of Characters
Flat
Round
Dynamic
Static
Superman
Professor Snape
Edward, Bella
Santa
Major CharactersMajor CharactersFall into one of the three
categories…
oProtagonistoAntagonistoFoil
ProtagonistProtagonistMain character
AntagonistOpposition of Protagonist
FoilFoilCharacter who provides contrast to Protagonist
PlotPlotSequence of eventsGive Structure
PlotPlotBasic SequenceBasic SequenceExpositionRising ActionClimaxFalling ActionResolution
Plot DiagramPlot Diagram
ExpositionExpositionBeginning of the story
“Once upon a time”
Rising ActionRising Action
Sets up conflictBuilds tension
ClimaxClimaxTurning pointHigh Point
Falling ActionFalling ActionWrapping up storyImmediately after climax
ResolutionResolutionPoint of closureEnding
Exercise: ThinkExercise: ThinkWhere does each
part fit?
Plot diagramPlot diagram
Wrap- up, after the climaxWrap- up, after the climax
A. Rising ActionB. Falling ActionC. ClimaxD. Exposition
Beginning, once upon a Beginning, once upon a timetime
A. Rising ActionB. ExpositionC. ClimaxD. Falling Action
High point, turning pointHigh point, turning pointA. ClimaxB. EndingC. BeginningD. Builds tension
Sets up conflict, tension buildingSets up conflict, tension buildingA. Falling actionB. ClimaxC. Rising ActionD. Exposition
Types of ConflictTypes of ConflictConflict is more than just a fight.
Man Vs ManMan Vs SelfMan Vs NatureMan Vs Society
Man vs. ManMan vs. ManTwo humans in confrontation
Man vs. SelfMan vs. SelfInternal conflict, struggle
Man vs. NatureMan vs. NatureFacing the elements or animals
Man vs. SocietyMan vs. SocietyGoing against social norms
ThemeThemeCentral conceptMystery, Science Fiction, Romance
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Point of ViewPoint of ViewAngle the story is being told from
Point of ViewPoint of ViewFirst personThird person limitedThird person objectiveOnmiscient Foreshadowing
First personFirst personAs if you are telling a story
Third Person Third Person LimitedLimited
Story told from an observer
See, Hear
Third Person- ObjectiveThird Person- Objective
Sees into the mind of a character
OmniscientOmniscientTold by a person who knows everything about everyone in the story.
An omniscient is NOT a character!
ForeshadowingForeshadowing
Hints or clues on what’s to come
ForeshadowingForeshadowingServes two purposes in a story
Purpose onePurpose oneBuilds suspenseKeeps you reading
Purpose TwoPurpose TwoMakes narrator more believable
IronyIronyContrast between what appears true and what really is.
Three Types of Three Types of IronyIrony
VerbalSituationalDramatic
Verbal IronyVerbal IronyWhat is said vs. what is meant
Irony of the SituationIrony of the SituationHappening that is opposite of what’s expected
Dramatic IronyDramatic IronyReader knows more than character
ToneToneAuthor’s attitude toward a subject
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erature
PessimismOptimismBitternessJoyfulHumorousEarnestness
MoodMood• The feeling or climate of a story• http://www.ask.com/questions-about/Mood-in-Literatur
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MoodMoodSettingObjectsDetailsImagesWords
Influence the Mood
Figurative LanguageFigurative Language
Language that goes beyond literal meaning
SimileSimileDirect comparison of two unlike things
MetaphorMetaphorImplied comparison of two unlike things
MetaphorMetaphorThe comparison is not announced.
“Like”
“As”
HyperboleHyperboleExaggerated terms“I read it a million times!”
OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeiaWords that mimic soundsBANG! POW!