Lit element 1
protagonist
the main character in a literary work
static character
A character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end
direct characterization
The author directly states a character's traits
Suspense
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen....it is the feeling that keeps a reader reading--that need to know feeling
Mood
How the reader feels about the text while reading.
Antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the main character
dynamic character
a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude....he learns a lesson resulting in this change
indirect characterization
The character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others...traits are NOT directly stated by the author
Dialogue
Conversation between characters (NOT a conversation within only one character's mind)
Tone
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through his choice of words as well as what is what may be left out
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces
flat character
A character who is not very well developed; has few identifiable characteristics...often developed upon a stereotype quality
Genre
a major category or type of literature
Dialect
A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. (Y'all/fixin'/pop)
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
internal conflict
a conflict can be internal, involving opposing forces within a person's mind.
round character
this character is fully developed - the writer reveals good and bad traits as well as background
Theme
Central idea of a work of literature
Flashback
A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events
motive
a reason for doing something...why a character does what he does
external conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force...does not have to be a person....can be man vs nature/man vs society/man vs fate etc.
Characterization
A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits.
medium
how something is conveyed...ie: artwork/film (visual)/written
Foreshadowing
The author's use of clues to hint at what will happen later...it often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader.
Where do you find the learning goal on class craft ?
You go on the quest and than hit introduction and it pops up.