Types of Characters
One who does not change much in the course of the story
Static
It was a dark and stormy night in London, during the Cold War.
Setting
“all-knowing” – knows what all characters are thinking and doing
Omniscient
Tells the reader facts about the character to describe them. Ex: tall, smart, skinny, funny.
Direct characterization
What is theme?
the central idea of a work of literature
Subject + Author's feelings about that subject
Changes as a result of the events
Dynamic
Type of Point of View:
"Call me Ishmael"
1st person Point of View
Narrator is not a participant in the story, but knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character
3rd Person Limited
Letting us listen to the character’s inner thoughts and feelings
Revealing what other characters in the story think about them
Indirect Characterization
Name at least two things you should do while reading a short story.
Identify main characters
Identify plot (what happens) or the situation
Pay attention to setting
Consider the Point of View
Notice author’s use of time
Find the crucial moment
Remember why you are reading the story
Has only one or two traits (stereotypical)
Flat
humorous, serious, sarcastic, nostalgic, sympathetic, dreamy, melancholy, remorseful
Tone
Told from the perspective of one character and uses “I”
First Person
My best friend is quick to laugh!
Indirect
How is tone conveyed by the author?
Diction (word choice)
Details (sensory)
like a real person, has many different character traits which sometimes contradict one another
Round
Sly versus Society
External Conflict
Rare. Uses you to speak to the reader, so that you become a character: “You walk to the store”
Second Person
Mrs. Biggs is a great teacher
Direct
A story has five plot elements name them... in order.
exposition, complication/rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution/dénouement