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Elements of Lit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Point of View | who is telling the story in a novel |
| First Person Point of View | a character is telling the story from his or her viewpoint using the pronouns "I" and "We" |
| Third Person Limited Point of View | the narrator is an outside observer that focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character |
| Third Person Omniscient Point of View | the narrator is an outside observer who can tell us the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in a story |
| protagonist | the main character or "good guy" in a story or novel |
| antagonist | the character or force in conflict with the protagonist |
| flat character | a character that is not well developed, has only 1-2 character traits; you don't "know" them well |
| round character | a fully developed character with many character traits, you do "know" them well |
| static character | a character who stays the same throughout the novel; doesn't change |
| dynamic character | a character who undergoes an important inner change such as a change in beliefs, personality, or attitude because of their experiences in the story |
| characters | people or animals that play an important role in a story's plot |
| direct characterization | the narrator tells you about the appearance or character traits of a character |
| indirect characterization | the narrator shows you about the character traits of a character through their words, actions, feelings, and thought |
| plot | the chain or sequence of events in a story |
| exposition | the author's introduction of the setting, main characters, and basic problem to the reader |
| rising action | the events that build suspense and lead up to the story's climax |
| climax | the point in the story where the problem becomes most intense - the most important thing that happens with the basic problem |
| falling action | the events or actions after the climax that begin wrapping up the plot |
| resolution | how the story ends - loose ends of the plot are tied up and the basic problem is solved |
| setting | The time and place in which a story's characters live. |
| perspective | How a person sees the world and the people around them. |
| characterization | the way an author presents details about a character |
| theme | The message or lesson that the author wants the reader to hear/learn. (moral) |
| point of view | the perspective or view from which the narrator tells the story. |
| narrate | To tell a story |
| narrator | The person who is telling a story. |
| mood | The overall feeling or atmosphere created by a work of literature. (reader centered) |
| tone | The attitude a writer takes toward the subject they are writing about or the intended reader. (author centered) |
| conflict | The struggle between the protagonist and an opposing force - without this there is no story. |
| character versus self | a struggle between a character and his feelings, conscience, or fear |
| character versus character | a struggle, mental or physical, between two characters |
| character versus nature | a struggle between a character and nature such as weather, animals, insects, sickness |
| character versus society | a struggle between a character and the laws or beliefs of a group |
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