Review for Final English 9
Elements of Literature Plot Conflict Setting Character Point of View Theme
What is Plot? Plot is the sequence of events within a literary work. The plot of a literary work can be divided into five distinct sections that can even be graphed on a diagram.
A Closer Look at Plot: What are the Five Divisions of Plot? Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
What Drive the Plot Within a Literary Work? Conflict The struggle between opposing forces Man vs. Man Man vs. Himself Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature
Types of Conflict Man vs. Man The struggle is directly between the protagonist and the antagonist Man vs. Self conflict takes place within the mind of the main character
Types of Conflict Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature conflict occurs when the protagonist is placed at odds with authority/ government or cultural tradition Man vs. Nature the main character is against the forces of nature - in the form of a natural disaster
What Type of Conflict Does this Picture Represent?
Answer… Man vs. Society… This picture depicts racial discrimination. It was law that African Americans use separate facilities because of their race. Therefore, this is an example of man vs. a rule of society.
What type of Conflict does this picture represent?
Answer… Man vs. Man This 1942 picture illustrates two men in a boxing match
What is Setting? Setting is the time and place of the action Setting include all details of a place and time—the year, the time of day, even the weather. Details such as dialect, clothing, customs, and modes of transportation are often used to establish setting within a literary work.
Describe the Setting Here within the next picture…
What is the setting here?
What is Character? Character is a person or an animal that takes part in the action of a literary work Characters can be classified into several groups: Major or Minor Flat or Round Dynamic or Static
Major Characters vs. Minor Character Most important character in the entire literary work Minor Characters Characters will a lesser role but whose role is necessary for the story to develop
Flat Characters vs. Round Characters Characters who are often one-sided and often stereotypical Round Characters Characters that are fully developed and exhibit many traits
Dynamic Characters vs. Static Characters A character that grows and changes as the literary work develops Static Characters A character who does not change throughout the literary work
What is Point of View?- the perspective from which a story is told. The perspective or vantage point from which a story is told. 1st person-limits the reader to one character's perspective 3rd person limited-narrator knows only the thoughts and feelings of a single character 3rd person omniscient-the narrator knows what every character is thinking.
What is Theme? The central message, concern, or purpose of a literary work. The theme can be expressed as a generalization, or general statement, about people or life. The theme is often revealed indirectly and the reader may have to look carefully at what the work reveals about people or about life.
Vocabulary
Know these words tangible phantom complacently imprudent amenities iota sojourn affable vehement deplorable lacerated acquiescence elude auspicious imperative benevolence zealous ambidextrous solicitously volition
tangible Definition: something that you are able to touch
imprudent Definition: unwise, not showing care for consequences
sojourn Definition: brief stay, short visit
deplorable Definition: terrible, horrific
elude Definition: escapes, getting away from
imperative Definition: necessary, important
zealous Definition: passionate, overly enthusiastic
soliticously Definition: concerned, anxious
phantom Definition: ghost, spirit
amentities Definition: convenience
affable Definition: friendly
lacerate Definition: to cut
auspicious Definition: favorable, encouraging
benevolence Definition: Well meaning, kindness
ambidexterous Definition: ability to use both hands well
volition Definition: your own choice or decision
complacently Definition: content, satisfied
iota Definition: small amount
vehement Definition: feel with emotion
acquiescence Definition: to accept something