Literary Elements
The central universal idea of a story (can be more than one)
What is THEME
The main character of a story. makes decisions that can change the plot. Often the hero.
What is Protagonist
Brian's dog has won many medals for his skill at herding cattle, but Brian's younger brother has been training his own dog and Brian is worried that he may lose to his brother,
Person vs Person
Turning point or highest moment of tension
What is Climax
Relating to rights or responsibilities of citizens
What is Civic
The most important idea in a text. What the text is mostly about.
What is Central/Main Idea
The time, place, and social environment in which a story takes place.
What is Setting.
Joe has chosen to go camping on his own. He is experienced, but has never camped in the high peaks. A snow storm has rolled in while he was sleeping and he is not prepared for cold weather.
Person VS Nature
Background introduction in a story. Might include characters, setting, and main situation
What is Exposition
What is Conformity
Sequence of events that make up a story,
What is plot.
Characters or situations that oppose the main character.
What is Antagonist
Hubie has been teased by everyone in town because he keeps to himself and makes weird inventions, but when a fire threatens the village, it is Hubie's portable water tank and extinguisher that saves the day.
2 conflicts
Person vs Society
Person vs nature
An important event that disrupts a character’s normal life and starts the main story
What is Inciting Incident/Conflict
The quality of being free to live as you choose
What is Liberty
A person, animal or being that takes part in the action of a story
What are Characters.
Creating and inspiring a feeling, vibe or an atmosphere with words
What is MOOD
Grandma is having a hard time getting out to pay bills. She decides to try the new Chromebook that she got for her birthday, so she can pay bills online. Grandma tries to set it up, but needs to call her daughter for help.
Person vs Technology
Middle part of a story where tension and conflict grow
What is Rising Action
A set of actions that's always done in the same way for a specific purpose
What is Ritual
Support a central/main idea by by telling more about it.
What are Details.
Problems that affect the main character.
What is Conflict
In the newest Star Trek episode, Patrick Stewart is fighting off Cyclops looking creatures from Moshaka, by using high frequency sound waves.
Person vs Supernatural
The final part of a story’s plot where the main conflicts are settled, loose ends are tied up, and the characters reach some kind of an ending.
What is Resolution
System in which something is given in a way that is random
What is Lottery