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Story Structure
Characterization
Lenses
100
The main character who has the conflict
Who is the protaganist
100
The tools the author uses to describe a character so that the reader can develop an opinion of the character
What is characterization
100
Uses outside information, such historical context or information about the author, to help the reader understand the story better
What is the topical lens
200
The conflict when a tornado hits a town, and the protagonist has to save his family
What is person versus nature
200
A character who changes from the beginning of the story
What is a dynamic character
200
Asks the reader to connect personally to the story and react
What is the social lens
300
The events of the story which build the tension around the conflict
What is rising action
300
A character who does not change from the beginning of the story
What is a static character
300
Asks the reader to focus on literary elements such as characterization, conflict, plot, and literary devices to gain deeper meaning of a story
What is the textual lens
400
The end of the story when the conflict has dissapated
What is the resolution
400
Is described as a powerful woman with a calm, firm voice, and who shows no fear. Also a curander, or a witch?
Who is Ultima
400
Asks the reader to focus on the effect of race, gender, age, ethnicity, etc. in the story
What is the cultural lens
500
The point in the story where the conflict is faced and the tension reaches the high point
What is the climax
500
Described as one who once had "magnetic eyes" but who is dead inside
Who is Lisa