Literary Elements
Any person/animal that is present in a story/narrative.
What is a character?
All of the events that take place in a story/narrative.
What is plot?
To make a judgment after considering all of the information you have read
Drawing a conclusion
The year we declared independence
1776
Where a story/narrative takes place.
What is setting?
Any disturbance or disruption that a character will face that holds them back.
What is a conflict?
A word that means the same as another word
A synonym
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation, An educated guess in science
hypothesis
Different ________ determine what a reader experiences (character's thoughts, feelings, etc).
What is POV?
The topic/subject of a narrative. The lesson/message the author is sharing to readers.
What is theme?
A word that means the opposite of another word
Antonym
Slope intercept
y= mx+b
___________ and ____________ help characters turn into dynamic characters and help with developing the theme (lesson) in the story. EVERY STORY HAS THEM.
Problem and Solution
A defensible statement, often supported by evidence
Claim
The type of writing that convinces something someone to believe something
Persuasive
The first British colony in North Amercia
Jamestown
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What is a plot diagram?
When you are writing down exactly what is written in the text you are _________-ing and when you rephrase or put it in your own words you are ___________-ing
Quoting/ Paraphrasing
The feeling a piece of literature is meant to make you feel
Mood
What does P.R.I.D.E stand for?
Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence