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Title :_________________________________________________________________
Plot
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2) What is/are the conflict(s)?
3) What complications are introduced?
4) What is the climax of the story?
5) How is the conflict resolved?
Point of view
1) From what point of view is the story narrated? (first person, third person, etc.)
2) How does the narration influence your understanding of the story?
Characters
1) Who is the protagonist?
2) Who is the antagonist?
3) Are the characters round or flat?
4) Are the characters static or dynamic?
Setting
1) What is the setting of the story?
2) Does the setting influence other elements of the story?
Theme
1) What is/are the theme(s) of the story?
2) How do you know?
LITERARY TERMS
"Structure" includes all the elements in a story. The final objective is to see the story as a whole and to become aware of how the parts are put together to produce a unified effect.
ELEMENTS OF PLOT
All fiction is based on conflict and this conflict is presented in a structured format called PLOT.
Exposition
The introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story.
Foreshadowing
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.
Inciting Force
The event or character that triggers the conflict.
Conflict
The essence of fiction. It creates plot. The conflicts we encounter can usually be identified as one of four kinds. (Man versusMan, Nature, Society, or Self)
Rising Action
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
Crisis
The conflict reaches a turning point. At this point the opposing forces in the story meet and the conflict becomes most intense. The crisis occurs before or at the same time as the climax.
Climax
The climax is the result of the crisis. It is the high point of the story for the reader. Frequently, it is the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion. The point at which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted.
Falling Action
The events after the climax which close the story.
Resolution (Denouement)
Rounds out and concludes the action.
CHARACTERIZATION
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Protagonist
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- 2. Characterization Characterization refers to the construction or the creation of a fictional character in the dramatics works of art. It includes the methods such as the attribution of qualities in description or commentary, or by allowing the reader to infer qualities from characters actions and dialogue Therefore, a character is a literary element. 2
- 3. Direct Characterization Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Example: The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother. Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is patient and the girl is quiet. 3
- 4. Indirect Characterization Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization: 4
- 5. Speech: What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts: What is revealed through the characters private thoughts and feelings? Effects on others: What is revealed through the characters effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character? Actions: What does the character do? How does the character behave? Looks: What does the character look like? How does the character dress? 5
- 6. CHARACTERS 6
- 7. A character Is a literary element Can be a person, animal or figure represented in a literary work 7
- 8. Character Development Dynamic characters One that goes through some change throughout the story. Changed by some events For example, Pip in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens is a dynamic characters. Static characters They do not change throughout the course of the narrative. They serve to show contrast to the dynamic one. For example, Okonkwo in Chinua Achebes Things Fall Apart is a static character. 8
- 9. Cont. Dynamic characters Static Characters 9
- 10. Character development Round Character A very detailed character, thus enabling the reader to see and visualize all sides of this character The reader can understand the motivations (why they do things) and their personal perspectives. Flat Characters Has a simple personality The reader only gets to see one side of their personality Often called one or two dimensional character 10
- 11. Examples Marlin in Finding Nemo is a round character The Gingerbread in Shrek is a flat character. 11
- 12. Protagonist The protagonist is the main character in a story, novel, drama, or other literary work. It is the character that the reader or audience empathizes with. It is their problems that move the plot and conflict forward. Although they often are written as heroes, they do NOT have to be the good guy or girl. 12
- 13. King T Challa is the protagonist in the movie titled Black Panther13
- 14. Antagonist The antagonist opposes the protagonist. Yes, in the most archetypical narratives this boils down to bad guy vs. good guy But remember! The protagonist does NOT have to be a good guy. If a story is written from a criminals point of view being chased by police, then a cop would be the antagonist. Remember that antagonists dont have to be human either. They are the force in conflict with the protagonist. 14
- 15. In William Shakespeares Hamlet, King Claudius is the antagonist 15
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