The Elements of Literature

Characterization

Protagonist

Antagonist

Static

Dynamic

The character’s actionsThe character’s thoughtsThe character’s appearanceWhat the character saysWhat others say about the character

Plot

Exposition

Ris

ing

Act

ion

Climax

Falling

Action

Resolution

Setting

Time

Place

1852 A.D.

Jolly Ole

England

ConflictCharacter v Character

Character v Nature

Character v Supernatural

Character v Society

Character v Self

Mood

Characters’ feelings

Reader’s feelings – how the book makes you feel

ThemeThe central idea or lesson about

life the story conveys

Growing Up

Death

Birth

Point of View

First Person

Third Person Omniscient

Third Person Limited Omniscient

Style/Figurative Language

Personification

Onomatopoeia

Simile

Metaphor

Alliteration

Hyperbole

Oxymoron

Question to Ponder …

Why are the Elements of Literature important, anyway?

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