Literary Elements Part 1
Time, location, and mood/setting describe which aspect of the story?
the setting
What is the term for the hero of the story.
protagonist
What type of character stays the same throughout the story?
static character
Provide an example of conflict in "All Summer in a Day."
character versus character, character versus nature
What are the two main types of conflicts?
internal conflict and external conflict
What is the name for the "bad guy" who causes problems in the story?
antagonist
What type of character is complex and has many traits just like a real person?
a round character
What type of narration occurs when a story is told from the perspective of a narrator who knows about multiple locations and can jump to different locations quickly? May use the words "they" and "he/she."
third person narration
What is an internal conflict?
a struggle within one's self (character versus self)
What is a main character? Provide an example.
the most important character in the story
ex. Harry Potter
What type of character is not very detailed?
a flat character
What type of characterization is described below:
The author directly tells you about the character.
Ex. She was kind and funny.
direct characterization
What is an external conflict?
a struggle with a force outside of one's self (ex. character versus character)
What is a supporting character? Provide an example.
A character who helps the main character. Ex. donkey
True or false: A character can not be both a protagonist and a dynamic character.
false! Of course they can. Most protagonists are the main characters, round, and dynamic.
What type of characterization is described below:
The author reveals something about the character through their thoughts, actions, or speech.
Ex. He tapped his feet to the melody.
indirect characterization
What type of narration occurs when the story is told from the perspective of one character and uses "I" and "me?"
first person narration
What type of character changes as the story goes on?
dynamic character
True or false: Protagonists are always the good guys.
false... think "The Joker"
Who is the author of "All Summer in a Day?"
Ray Bradbury