1. Literary Elements in Horror Unit

2. Key Vocabulary, Literary Elements and Reading Strategies in “The Lottery”
Setting
Mood
Characterization
Protagonist
Antagonist
Theme
Universal theme
Imply
Infer
Inference

3. Setting A setting is the time, place and social environment in which a
story takes place.
In fiction, setting initiates the main backdrop and mood for a story.
Elements of setting may include culture, historical period, geography, and hour. Along with plot, character, theme, and style, setting is considered one of the fundamental components of fiction.

5. Mood
The climate or feeling in a literary work. Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader
The choice of setting, objects, details, images, and words all contribute towards creating a specific mood.
The mood is an emotional response created in the reader.
Mood is not to be confused with tone, which is the author’s attitude toward a subject.

7. Characterization
Characterization is the method used by a writer to develop a character.
The method includes:
(1) showing the character's appearance,
(2) displaying the character's actions,
(3) revealing the character's thoughts,
(4) letting the character speak, and
(5) getting the reactions of other characters.

8. Protagonist vs. Antagonist
Protagonist- the principal character in a work of fiction
engages the reader's interest and understanding/empathy
Antagonist- a person, or a group of people who oppose the main character, or the main characters
In the classic style of story where in the action consists of a hero fighting a villain, the
two can be regarded as protagonist
and antagonist

9. Theme/Universal Theme
Theme: a unifying idea that is a recurring element in a literary work
Theme is different than SUBJECT! A theme must be 1-2 sentences, whereas a subject can be 1-2 words.
IE. “The Most Dangerous Game”: The theme was…
Only the strong survive. The subject was… hunting
Universal Theme: A message about life that can be understood by most cultures.
Many folktales and examples of classic
literature address universal themes such as
the importance of courage,
the effects of honesty,
or the danger of greed.

10. Imply: To indicate indirectly or by allusion, hint, or suggestion
Imply: To indicate indirectly or by allusion, hint, or suggestion. Infer: to conclude or decide from something known or assumed. Drawing a conclusion based on evidence Inference: What the text says + what I know = inference

11. LEQ1: The setting sets the backdrop of the story and it contributes to the mood.
LEQ2: Theme is the moral of the story. Themes are considered universal because they can be understood by many cultures.
LEQ3: Implying is suggesting indirectly. We can understand what the author is implying by reading between the lines.
LEQ4: Inference means drawing a conclusion through reason. We infer by using context clues.

12. The contrast between what is said and what is actually meant.
Irony
The contrast between what is said and what is actually meant.

13. 3 Types of Irony
Verbal: speaker says one thing, but means another (similar to sarcasm)
Dramatic: audience knows more than the characters
Situational: contrast between what we expect to happen and what does

14. Real Life Examples of Irony: Verbal Irony
Ironic similes are a form of verbal irony where a speaker intends to communicate the opposite of what they mean.
as soft as concrete
as clear as mud
as fun as cancer
as pleasant as a root canal

15. Real Life Examples of Irony: Situational Irony
An example of situational irony is a scene in a movie where a man is about to shoot someone, however, when the noise of the gun being fired occurs, instead of the bullet hitting the victim, the shooter himself is shot by someone else.
Another example would be a woman who is apprehensive about attending a wedding due to being single, she however goes and there meets her future husband.

16. Real Life Examples of Irony: Dramatic Irony
In movies… when the audience knows what’s going to happen, but the characters are left in the dark.
IE. Horror movies… when we see the “killer” behind the closet doors but the unsuspecting girl has no idea

17. What isn’t this song ironic?
"The irony of the song 'Ironic' is that it's not an ironic song at all."

18. Frayer Verbal Irony Example Dramatic Irony Example Irony
Situational Irony Example
Draw Example