Literary Elements 1
The voice that tells the story; may or may not know what characters know, and can affect how a reader experiences a story.
What is point of view?
"What do you mean, no? Don't you want to sign her up?"
Who is Kevin?
Define hoax:
“Hot Seat Uncovers Faculty Hoax!”
What is trick, joke, scam?
Stargirl could be best described as A. Common B. Charming C. Reclusive D. Unique
D. Unique
The time and location of a story.
What is setting?
The words that characters speak; the conversations characters have with one another in literature.
What is dialogue?
"I never saw her look in a mirror, never heard her complain. All of her feelings, all of her attentions flowed outward. She had no ego."
Who is Stargirl?
Define prominently:
" ... they all had the designer’s name plastered prominently on them."
What is noticeably, obviously, visibly?
In the end of this chapter, Stargirl's appearance on Hot Seat turned out to be a disaster because A. Cinnamon got loose. B. Kevin insulted her with his questions. C. the jury was mean to her. D. Stargirl began the show screaming, pretending her seat was really hot.
C. The jury was mean to her.
The message about life or human nature that is "hidden" in the story; the most important idea the author wants the reader to understand.
What is theme?
A one sentence summary.
What is the main idea?
"Whose ________ do you value more, hers or the others?"
What is affection?
Define primitive:
“And I think every once in a while someone comes along who is a little more primitive than the rest of us, a little closer to our beginnings, a little more in touch with the stuff we’re made of.”
What is earliest, ancient, old?
After Stargirl and Leo become a couple, Stargirl teaches Leo how to A. Measure happiness B. Notice the little things C. Go shopping D. Buy greeting cards
B. Notice the little things
When an author gives the reader clues about what might happen next.
What is foreshadowing?
The feeling a piece of literature creates in a reader.
What is mood?
Define ferociously:
While her friends scanned the crowd for Stargirl, Hillari stared ferociously at her sandwich.
What is fiercely, insanely, wildly?
Susan becomes Stargirl again after A. she was kicked off of the cheerleading squad. B. she breaks up with Leo. C. Dori refuses to go to the oratorical competition. D. she wins the state oratorical competition.
D. She wins the the state oratorical competition
The use of concrete objects to represent an important idea.
What is symbolism?
The attitude or feeling that comes across in a piece of literature because of how the author chooses to write.
What is tone?
Define winced:
And in fact, when Stargirl finally moved, Hillari winced and shut her eyes.
What is flinched, grimaced, turned?
Which of the following is NOT a major theme in Stargirl? A. Advice B. Nonconformity C. Peer Pressure D. Love
A. Advice
This is the moment when the suspense reaches its peak and results in a change for the protagonist.
What is turning point?