Term Definitions
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Lit Element Examples
Lit Elements in Texts
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The central character in a story, the one who initiates or drives the action. Usually the hero or anti-hero.
Protagonist
100
Explain the difference between dynamic and static characters
Dynamic: One who changes in some important way as a result of the story’s action.
Static: One who does NOT change much in the course of a story.
100
in the end, brad valued his health and his friends more than his addiction to the feeling her got from alcohol.
Capitalize the beginning.
100
What is our current setting?
Current time, Sycamore High School, Playing Jeopardy to review for finals
100
This excerpt from "A Sound of Thunder" is an example of what literary element?
"The jungle was high and the jungle was broad and the jungle was the entire world forever and forever. Sounds like music and sounds like flying tents filled the sky and those were pterodactyls soaring with cavernous gray wings, gigantic bats of delirium and night fever"
Setting
200
The point in a plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest. Also called “turning point."
Climax
200
List the 5 parts of the a plot diagram in the correct order
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
200
Coach Creese said “Curse that mama's-boy pocked-face slob. Why'd he have to make that phone call? He could have been a ball player. He could have been a pitcher.” (David Klass Baseball Camp Page 8).
Coach Creese said, “Curse that mama's-boy pocked-face slob. Why'd he have to make that phone call? He could have been a ball player. He could have been a pitcher” (Klass 8).
200
Accurately provide 3 direct characterizations of this character.
Answers will vary: Blue eyes, Old, Angry, Hairy, Wearing a hat
200
In "Girl's Raised By Wolves," Valerie is unsatisfied with herself and jealous of Hadley. She portrays what type of conflict?
Internal conflict
300
The struggle between opposing forces or characters in a story. Creates the question that drives the plot forward.
Conflict
300
Explain the difference between external and internal conflicts
External: Conflicts can exist between two people, between a person and nature or a machine or between a person and a whole society.
Internal: Man vs. self
300
Mr. Forester glares at Brad and shakes his head. Mr. Forester says “Every day, ratner. It’s getting old.” Brad replies, “Yeah, so are you.”(Lubar 2).
Mr. Forester glares at Brad and shakes his head. Mr. Forester says, “'Every day, Ratner. It’s getting old.'” Brad replies, “'Yeah, so are you.'”(Lubar 2).
300
Based on context clues, what does the word "ubiquitous" mean?
In 2017, fidget spinners took the world by storm. Fidget spinners are meant to keep your hands busy as well as be a fun hobby. Soon, they became ubiquitous, appearing in the hands of children everywhere.
Present, appearing everywhere
300
This evidence is an example of what type of conflict?
“...the helplessness of watching my family detonate and the soul-searing feeling of being abandoned in the midst of it…” (Shusterman 104).
Internal conflict
400
A sentence or two that introduces the upcoming evidence so that the reader understands the quote’s significance to the story
Context
400
Explain the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist
A protagonist is a character who drives the plot forward, while an antagonist is an opponent who struggles against or tries to prevent the protagonist.
400
at the beginning of the story brewsters uncle tok care of him and his brother. his uncle became abusive and tried taking over brews life
At the beginning of the story, Brewster's uncle took care of him and his brother. His uncle became abusive and tried taking over Brew's life.
400
Give one example of a dynamic character we've looked at this semester and explain how they are a dynamic character.
Answers will vary.
Example: Kuzco is a dynamic character because he changed from being selfish and only putting himself first but to learning to care about others.
400
Brad's addiction to alcohol prevents him from being a good friend and valuing his health. This proves it is what literary element and why?
Conflict/Antagonist
500
A person, place, thing, or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more than itself.
Symbol
500
List all the types of point of view and explain the differences between them. (4 total answers)
1st person- One of the characters tells the story and is the narrator. (I, me, we)
2nd person- the narrator directly addresses the reader (you)
3rd person limited- An unknown narrator tells the story and we only know one character's thoughts. (he, she, they)
3rd person omniscient- All knowing. An unknown narrator tells the story and we know the thoughts of many characters. (he, she, they)
500
In John Greens short story, Freak the Geek, the author uses characterization to show readers that it is important to stay true to urself when facing advercity.
In John Green's short story, "Freak the Geek," the author uses characterization to show readers that it is important to stay true to yourself when facing adversity.
500
What is a theme that could be found in "A Sound of Thunder?" Justify this answer.
Answers will vary.
Humans will often disregard what's best for society for profit and/or ambition.
500
The handicaps in the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut symbolize what?
Enforced equality, power, control