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Key Literary Elements
1. Plot
o Definition: The sequence of events in a story.
o Structure: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
o Example: Discuss a specific story (e.g., "The Hunger Games").
2. Character
o Types: Protagonist, antagonist, round vs. flat, dynamic vs. static.
o Development: How characters evolve through the story.
o Example: Analyze Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games."
3. Setting
o Definition: The time and place of the story.
o Importance: Influences mood, tone, and character behavior.
o Example: Describe the dystopian world in "1984."
4. Theme
o Definition: The central idea or message.
o Identification: Look for recurring motifs or moral lessons.
o Example: Discuss themes of power and control in "Animal Farm."
5. Point of View
o Types: First person, third person limited, third person omniscient.
o Effect: Affects how readers perceive the story.
o Example: Compare the perspectives in "The Great Gatsby."
Literary Devices
Metaphor and Simile: Used for comparison to deepen meaning.
Imagery: Language that appeals to the senses.
Symbolism: Objects or actions that represent larger concepts.
Foreshadowing: Hints about what will happen later in the story.
Important Genres
1. Fiction
o Characteristics: Narrative created from imagination.
o Subgenres: Novels, short stories, historical fiction.
2. Poetry
o Characteristics: Expressive language, meter, rhyme.
o Forms: Sonnets, free verse, haiku.
3. Drama
o Characteristics: Written for performance; includes dialogue and stage directions.
o Notable Playwrights: Shakespeare, Arthur Miller.
Discussion Questions
1. How do the setting and time period influence character decisions?
2. In what ways does the author use symbolism to convey themes?
3. How does the narrative perspective shape the reader’s understanding of the plot?
Homework
Read [Insert Assigned Text] by [Insert Date].
Write a one-page response analyzing the theme of [Insert Theme] in the text.
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