1. Pre-AP English

2.  Set up your next 3 pages

3.   Geographical location  Time period  Socio-economic characteristics of the location (wealthy, poor)  Specific descriptions of buildings, rooms, etc.  Sensory details make the reader feel like they are there. Setting

4.   The storyline is engaging, keeping the reader interested.  The action is well- paced; not too fast, not too slow  Rising actions lead to the climax, falling actions lead to the resolution Plot

5.   Internal Conflict- a struggle in the character’s mind  External Conflict- man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society.  Readers can relate to the struggles the characters are having Conflict

6.   Round Characters- convincing and true to life  Dynamic Characters- undergo some type of change in the story  Flat Characters- stereotyped, shallow, symbolic of something  Static Characters- do not change throughout the story Characters

7.   Central message of the story  Provides insight about life  Thematic statements teach lessons  “Love is beautiful, but it can also be tragic.”  “Fitting in is not as important as it seems.” Theme

8.   Author style and tone makes the story unique  Devices like flashback and foreshadowing enhance the storyline  Effective use of metaphor, simile, and personification add to sensory details Literary Devices