It's Lit(erary Elements)!
The sequence of main events that make up a story
What is plot?
Be careful what you wish for!
What is the theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?
"Today is going to be a great day! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we have another three day weekend coming up!"
What is optimistic?
Alt answers: Cheerful, upbeat, happy, positive
"It was a dark and stormy night. The trees whipping against the windows sounded like hands trying to claw their way inside."
What is scary?
Alt Answers: Unsettling, frightening, scary
What is Man VS Man?
A lesson, message, concept, or idea that is explored in a story
What is theme?
Bullying and isolation
What is "All Summer in a Day"?
"Move it! Why can't you get out of my way and mind your own business?"
What is aggressive?
Alt: Angry, bitter
What is sad?
Alt examples: Dreary
The name for a conflict where the protagonist struggles against natural forces.
What is Man VS Nature?
The use of words and vivid descriptions meant to communicate sensory experiences
What is imagery?
Looks can be deceiving and people aren't always how they seem.
What is "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
"Wow... another summative in English? This is better than Christmas and Halloween put together. Yippee."
What is sarcastic?
“In the heart of the mystical forest, nestled between towering mushroom stalks, was a dragon with scales that shined like sapphires.”
What is fantastical?
Alternate answers: Mystical, magical, mysterious, dream-like
The name for an external conflict where a protagonist struggles with the rules and expectations of the world that they live in.
What is Man VS Society?
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story
What is foreshadowing?
Trust can be more important than knowing the exact answer to something
What is "Weight"?
"I walked into the circus tent, holding my breath. I could hear them in the distance, honking away. The clowns were here. I gulped and slowly made my way to the stands."
What is fearful?
Alt Answers: Scared, tense, worried, nervous
"The sun came out. The puppy lifted its little head over the cardboard box and saw someone familiar.
"Daisy!" cried her owner, smiling from ear to ear.
Daisy let out a happy bark. Finally she was coming home."
What is cheerful?
Alt answers: Happy, uplifting, joyful
The name for an external conflict where a protagonist struggles against non-human beings and forces?
What is Man VS Supernatural?
Feelings of excitement, tension, and uneasiness in a story used to hold the reader’s attention
What is suspense?
You cannot control fate, no matter how hard you try.
What is "The Monkey's Paw"?
"Things haven't been the same since the world ended. This morning I had to run away from a radioactive polar bear as I was getting to my car, plus the highway was flooded with zombies. Ugh, Mondays, am I right?"
What is comedic?
Ex: Absurd, surreal, humorous
"The walls were gray, the floors were gray, everything in the waiting room was gray. Mia leaned back in her chair, staring up at the ceiling. Yup, that was gray too. It was going to be a long six hours."
What is dull?
Alt Answers: Boring, bleak, somber
The name for an internal conflict where someone struggles to accept something that cannot be stopped.
What is Man VS Fate?