1. 1 Literary Elements & Poetic Devices

2. 2 Setting When looking at setting, consider the location, time period, and physical environment. When looking at setting, consider the location, time period, and physical environment.

3. 3 Plot 1. Exposition: introduces characters, setting & conflicts 2. Rising Action: complications, twists, and intensification 3. Climax: high-point of story 4.Falling Action: result of climax 5.Denouement-Everything goes back to normal 5. Resolution: final outcome of story

4. 4 5 Stages of Plot Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution

5. 5 CHARACTERIZATION Protagonist: The main character, usually hero of the story, who is faced with a conflict. Protagonist: The main character, usually hero of the story, who is faced with a conflict. Antagonist: The character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist. Antagonist: The character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist. Foil: A character who provides a contrast (opposite) to the protagonist. Foil: A character who provides a contrast (opposite) to the protagonist. Foil Protagonist Antagonist

6. 6 Theme: Let Yoda Be Our Guide Central Idea/Message -insight about life or human nature  Stated themes: themes directly presented in the story (directly stated)  Implied themes: themes figured out by elements of story and life message

7. 7 Characters Dynamic characters: change in some way from the beginning to the end. Dynamic characters: change in some way from the beginning to the end. Rounded Characters: are many sided, lifelike, well rounded Rounded Characters: are many sided, lifelike, well rounded

8. 8 Conflict = Struggle  External conflict: conflict between character and outside force Man vs. Man Man vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man vs. Nature Man vs. Society Man vs. Society  Internal conflict: conflict that takes place within the mind (internally) Man vs. Self Man vs. Self Which picture goes with which conflict?

9. 9 Poetic Devices Metaphor comparison of two unlike things using the verb "to be" and not using like or as as in a simile. Metaphor comparison of two unlike things using the verb "to be" and not using like or as as in a simile.simile Ex. Love is a rose. Ex. Love is a rose.

10. 10 Poetic Devices Simile is the comparison of two unlike things using like or as. Simile is the comparison of two unlike things using like or as. Ex. My heart is like an open highway - Jon Bon Jovi

11. 11 Poetic Devices Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words. Alliteration is the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words. Ex. Dressy daffodils. 'She sells seashells by the seashore.' 'She sells seashells by the seashore.'

12. 12 Poetic Devices Personification is giving human qualities to animals or objects. Personification is giving human qualities to animals or objects. Ex. a smiling moon, a jovial sun