This document defines and provides examples of various literary elements and devices including:
- Character types like protagonists and antagonists.
- Points of view like first, third limited, and omniscient.
- Conflicts between people, nature, society, and oneself.
- Ironies like verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.
- Elements of plot structure including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
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Understanding the Short Story
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Plot
1) What does the reader learn during exposition?
2) What is/are the conflict(s)?
3) What complications are introduced?
4) What is the climax of the story?
5) How is the conflict resolved?
Point of view
1) From what point of view is the story narrated? (first person, third person, etc.)
2) How does the narration influence your understanding of the story?
Characters
1) Who is the protagonist?
2) Who is the antagonist?
3) Are the characters round or flat?
4) Are the characters static or dynamic?
Setting
1) What is the setting of the story?
2) Does the setting influence other elements of the story?
Theme
1) What is/are the theme(s) of the story?
2) How do you know?
LITERARY TERMS
"Structure" includes all the elements in a story. The final objective is to see the story as a whole and to become aware of how the parts are put together to produce a unified effect.
ELEMENTS OF PLOT
All fiction is based on conflict and this conflict is presented in a structured format called PLOT.
Exposition
The introductory material which gives the setting, creates the tone, presents the characters, and presents other facts necessary to understanding the story.
Foreshadowing
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.
Inciting Force
The event or character that triggers the conflict.
Conflict
The essence of fiction. It creates plot. The conflicts we encounter can usually be identified as one of four kinds. (Man versus…Man, Nature, Society, or Self)
Rising Action
A series of events that builds from the conflict. It begins with the inciting force and ends with the climax.
Crisis
The conflict reaches a turning point. At this point the opposing forces in the story meet and the conflict becomes most intense. The crisis occurs before or at the same time as the climax.
Climax
The climax is the result of the crisis. It is the high point of the story for the reader. Frequently, it is the moment of the highest interest and greatest emotion. The point at which the outcome of the conflict can be predicted.
Falling Action
The events after the climax which close the story.
Resolution (Denouement)
Rounds out and concludes the action.
CHARACTERIZATION
MAJOR CHARACTERS
Almost always round or three-dimensional characters. They have good and bad qualities. Their goals, ambitions and values change. A round character changes as a result of what happens to him or her. A character who changes inside as a result of what happens to him is referred to in literature as a DYNAMIC character. A dynamic character grows or progresses to a higher level of understanding in the course of the story.
Protagonist
The main character in the story
Antagonist
The character or force that opposes the protagonist.
Foil
A character who provides a contrast to the protagonist.
MINOR CHARACTERS
Almost always flat or two-dimensional characters. They have only one or two stri ...
2. Types of Characters Include: Protagonist: Main character. Antagonist: Against main character. Foil: Contrasts the protagonist. Flat (static) : Character that does not change. Round: Character that undergoes change
3. First Person: one character in the story who can only narrate what he or she is thinking. Third PersonObjective: the narrator is not a character and cannot narrate the thoughts of others, but can describe the actions of others. Third Person Limited: an outsider who narrates the thoughts of only one character. Omniscient: an all-knowing outsider who can narrate the thoughts of numerous characters.
4. Person vs. Person: struggle between two separate people. Person vs. Nature: struggle between a character and the uncontrollable power of nature. Person vs. Society: struggle between a character and the beliefs of the population. Person vs. Self: struggle between a character and their internal thoughts or actions. Click here to see an example of person vs. person conflict
5. Verbal Irony: when a character says something, but means something completely different. Situational Irony: when something that has happened is the opposite of what is anticipated. Dramatic Irony: when the audience knows more than the characters do. Click here to learn about more examples of irony
6. Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution Click to learn more about each element of plot
7. The setting, characters, and conflicts are revealed. The reader is introduced to the main understanding of the story.
8. Conflicts develop, building suspense and tension for the reader. Conflicts are normally tackled in this stage.
9. The highest point of anticipation in the story. Main character is confronted with their problem.
10. After the main conflict is confronted. Anticipation is relieved and story continues diminishing suspense.
12. English/ Language Arts Grade 10 Genre Study and Literary Analysis Demonstration of Elements of Plot Definitions of Literary Elements Definitions of Literary Devices
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