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Using this PowerPoint, you will be making a set of flashcards and a chart in the notes section of your binder. The flashcards will have a term on one side and the definition on the other side. The chart will have the term in one column, the definition in a second column, and an example in the third column.
Plot—the chain of events that makes up a story Literary Elements
Plot • Little Red is sent to Grandma’s house • She talks to the wolf along the trail • Wolf goes and takes Grandma’s place • Little Red shows up and asks about Grandma’s ears, eyes, and teeth • Wolf is Grandma and attacks Little Red • Woodsman comes in and saves Little Red. Literary Elements
Conflict—struggle between characters or opposing forces; Two types: internal and external Literary Elements
Examples of conflict: Man vs. man Man vs. nature Man vs. self Literary Elements
Internal conflict—character struggles against himself Literary Elements
Example of internal conflict— “Ella was torn. If she went to the party she would make Karen mad. If she didn’t go she would not get to spend time with Mark.” Ella is struggling with making a decision. Literary Elements
External conflict—character struggles against outside forces Literary Elements
Example of external conflict: “The waves crashed against the boat, yet Paul was determined to come out of the storm alive.” Paul is struggling against the waves the storm is producing and his life is at stake. Literary Elements
Complications—problems that arise as characters try to reach their goals. Literary Elements
Example of complications: Alfonso wanted to go bike riding but the chain on his bike broke while he was cleaning it. And his brother wouldn’t let him borrow his bike. Literary Elements
Climax—the most exciting or suspenseful part of a story Literary Elements
Example of climax—just when Alfonso had given up his brother shows up to loan Alfonso his bike. Literary Elements
Character—a person or an animal in a story Literary Elements
Examples of character: Little Red Riding Hood, the big bad wolf, Literary Elements
Write the following term (in red) on one side of an index card and the definition on the other side of the card. Also write the term and definition in the chart in your binder. Literary Elements
Major Character—essential to the plot Literary Elements
Examples of major characters: Darren, Mr. Crepsley, Madam Octa, Steve Literary Elements
Minor Character—help move story along or make it interesting Literary Elements
Examples of minor characters: Annie, parents, any freak, Mr. Dalton Literary Elements
Write the following term (in red) on one side of an index card and the definition on the other side of the card. Also write the term and definition in the chart in your binder. Literary Elements
Characterization—the way the author reveals characters; can be direct or indirect Literary Elements
Example: (leave this box blank) Literary Elements
Direct characterization—the writer states directly what character is like Literary Elements
Example of direct characterization: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Author is telling the personality of the boy and girl as “patient” and “quiet.” Literary Elements
Indirect characterization—writer shows character’s actions and allows reader to decide Literary Elements
Example of indirect characterization: “He spent hours in front of the mirror trying to herd his teeth into place with his thumb.” Author is showing that the boy is not happy with his looks, has crooked teeth, and is probably very vain (hours infront of a mirror) Literary Elements
