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8th Literary Element
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character | Person, animal, or personified object in a story |
| Characterization | The method used by a writer to develop a character. The method includes (1) the character's appearance, (2) displaying character's actions, (3) revealing the character's thoughts, (4) letting the character speak, and (5) getting the reactions of others |
| Static Character | A character who does not experience a basic character change during the course of the story |
| Dynamic Character | A character who experiences a basic change in character through the events of the story. This change is internal and may be sudden, but the events of the plot should make it seem inevitable. |
| Protagonist | The central character (person, animal, or personified object) in the plot. Experiences the main conflict. |
| Antagonist | The force in conflict with the protagonist. It may be society, nature, or fate, as well as another person. It can also be the protagonist's own self, if he or she has an internal conflict. |
| Conflict | The struggle between the protagonist and an opposing force. There are several types of conflict. Several types of conflict may be present in any one story. |
| Internal Conflict | A person vs self...this conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles within himself or herself. The protagonist is pulled by two courses of action or by differing emotions. It frequently leads to a dynamic change in the protagonist |
| External Conflict | This type of conflict includes: person vs society, person vs nature, person vs person |
| Person vs Person | This conflict is when the protagonist is against another person in an argument or fight. |
| Person vs Society | This type of conflict happens when the protagonist is in conflict with the values of his or her society |
| Person vs Nature | This type of conflict takes place when the protagonists is threatened by an element of nature |
| Person vs Self | This type of conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles within himself or herself |
| Person vs machine/technology | This type of conflict occurs when the protagonist struggles against a form technology |
| Point of View | The perspective from which the story is told. Narrator. |
| First Person Point of View | A point of view that uses "I" - A character in the story is telling the story. -I- |
| Second Person Point of View | A point of view when the author speaks directly to the reader. Second person is seldom used; it is found most often in nonfiction today. Uses the word, YOU |
| Third Person LIMITED Point of View | A point of view when we are told the thoughts and feelings of only one character (sometimes, but very seldom, of two or three characters). Uses: -He/She/They- when referring to the characters. |
| Third Person OMNISCIENT Point of View | A point of view when we are told everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of all the characters, and even information in the author's mind which no character knows. Author Uses: -He/She/They- when referring to the characters. |
| Plot | The story line; what happens; sequence of events |
| Exposition | The introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story. |
| Setting | Part of the plot that includes the place and the time period in which the story takes place |
| Rising Action | Part of the plot: the series of events that builds from the main conflict. It begins with the conflict and ends with the climax. |
| Climax | The main character faces his/her main conflict. The point at which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted. It is the high point of the story for the reader. Frequently, it is the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion. |
| Falling Action | Part of the plot: the events after the climax which close the story. |
| Resolution | Part of the plot: Conflicts are resolved. Concludes the action. |
| Theme | The central idea of the story that can teach a lesson about life to the reader. The underlying meaning of the story. This is not described in terms of the plot…Do not mention the characters or the plot when describing theme. |
| Stated theme | When the theme is directly expressed by the narrator or a character. |
| Implied Theme | When the theme is suggested by story events as well as the characters’ actions and reactions. |
| Motivation | Character’s reason for behavior, feelings, or actions |
| Dialogue | Conversation between the characters |
| Irony | The contrast between what is expected or what appears to be and what actually is…an unexpected twist or surprise |
| Dramatic Irony | A type of irony that occurs when the audience or reader knows more than the characters know. |
| Irony of situation | A type of irony that refers to a happening that is the opposite of what is expected or intended. |
| Verbal Irony | A type or irony that is a contrast between what is said and what is actually meant. |
| Flashback | The action that interrupts to show an event that happened at an earlier time which is necessary to better understanding. |
| Foreshadowing | The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature. |
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