parts of a story
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Elements of Literature
Literature is composed of several common elements.
Elements
Setting Characters Conflict Plot Point of View Tone Mood
Setting
Where it takes place
Characters Characters are the people
in the story.
Types of Characters
Flat Round Static Dynamic
Flat Characters
Are one dimensional. Good guy =Hero
Round Characters
Have many sides to them Good/Bad
Static Characters
Never change
Dynamic Characters
Change during the story Main character
Think
Name the four types of characters
Types of Characters
Flat
Round
Dynamic
Static
Superman
Professor Snape
Edward, Bella
Santa
Major CharactersFall into one of the three categories…
Major Characters
Protagonist Antagonist Foil
Protagonist Main character
Antagonist Opposition of
Protagonist
Foil Character who provides
contrast to Protagonist
PLOT
Sequence of events Give Structure
Basic Sequence
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
Plot Diagram
Exposition Beginning of the story
“Once upon a time”
Rising Action Sets up conflict Builds tension
Climax Turning point High Point
Falling Action Wrapping up story Immediately after climax
Resolution Point of closure Ending
Think
Where does each part fit?
Plot diagram
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Wrap- up, after the climax
A. Rising Action B. Falling Action C. Climax D. Exposition
Beginning, once upon a time
A. Rising Action B. Exposition C. Climax D. Falling Action
High point, turning point
A. Climax B. Ending C. Beginning D. Builds tension
Sets up conflict, tension building
A. Falling action B. Climax C. Rising Action D. Exposition
Types of Conflict Conflict is more than just
a fight.
Man vs. Man
Two humans in confrontation
Man vs. Self
Internal conflict, struggle
Man vs. Nature
Facing the elements or animals
Man vs. Society
Going against social norms
Theme
Central concept Mystery, Science Fiction, Romance
Point of View Angle the story is being told from
First person As if you are telling a
story
Third Person Limited
Story told from an observer
See, Hear
Third Person- Objective
Sees into the mind of a character
Omniscient Told by a person who
knows everything about everyone in the story.
An omniscient is NOT a character!
Foreshadowing Hints or clues on what’s
to come
Foreshadowing Serves two purposes in a story
Purpose one Builds suspense Keeps you reading
Purpose Two
Makes narrator more believable
Irony Contrast between what
appears true and what really is.
Three Types of Irony
Verbal Situational Dramatic
Verbal Irony What is said vs. what is
meant
Irony of the Situation
Happening that is opposite of what’s expected
Dramatic Irony Reader knows more than
character
Tone
Author’s attitude toward a subject
Tone
Pessimism Optimism Bitterness Joyful Humorous Earnestness
Mood
* The feeling or climate of a story
Mood
Setting Objects Details Images Words
Influence the Mood
Figurative Language Language that goes
beyond literal meaning
Simile
Direct comparison of two unlike things
Metaphor Implied comparison of two
unlike things
Metaphor
The comparison is not announced.
“Like”
“As”
Hyperbole
Exaggerated terms “I read it a million times!”
Onomatopoeia
Words that mimic sounds BANG! POW!