1. The Elements of Literature

2. Characterization Protagonist Antagonist Static Dynamic The character’s actions The character’s thoughts The character’s appearance What the character says What others say about the character

3. Plot Exposition R i s i n g A c t i o n Climax F a l l i n g A c t i o n Resolution

4. Setting Time Place 1852 A.D. Jolly Ole England

5. Conflict Character v Character Character v Nature Character v Supernatural Character v Society Character v Self

6. Mood Characters’ feelings Reader’s feelings – how the book makes you feel

7. Theme The central idea or lesson about life the story conveys Growing Up Death Birth

8. Point of View First Person Third Person Omniscient Third Person Limited Omniscient

9. Style/Figurative Language Personification Onomatopoeia Simile Metaphor Alliteration Hyperbole Oxymoron

10. Question to Ponder … Why are the Elements of Literature important, anyway?

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