lit2 Flashcards
it is the writer’s reason for or intent in
writing.
An author’s purpose may be to amuse the reader, to persuade the
reader, to inform the reader, or to satirize a condition.
writers purpose
three elements of plot
narrative order
conflict
pattern of action
sequence of events showing characters in action.
Sequence is chosen by the author as the best way of telling the story
plot
– involves a struggle
between a character, or characters and either
social
mores, cultural values or sometimes the law
person against person
– involves a conflict
between
person against nature
the way
or the order in which the
writer chooses to unfold the story to
the reader.
narrative order
– the struggles the protagonist of the
story faces
conflict
the pattern that the action of the
story takes place
PATTERN OF ACTION
events are
related in the order of their
happening
Chronological
character typically faces
an
internal conflict which pulls her/him toward two
courses of action
Person against self
– writer disrupts
normal time sequence to recount
some past event
flashbacks
peak and turning point of conflict, point at which
the reader knows the outcome of the action
climax
state of uncertainty about what events will
happen in the story—cliffhanger, foreshadowing, and
sensationalism
suspense
In children’s literature, character is
used to mean a person or personified animal or object.
characters
resolution or tying together of the plot that
gives the reader a sense of completeness at the end.
Denouement
collection of features that
bring the character to life, inner and outer qualities
Revelation of characters occurs through the character’s
thoughts,
conversations, actions and behaviors; the author’s
narration; or the thoughts of other characters
character development
– less important characters, but
essential to the action
flat characters
– fully developed in the
story—central characters and protagonists
round characters
types of characters
round characters
flat characters
dynamic characters
static characters
ANALYSIS OF
CHARACTERIZATION
Physical traits
o Inner qualities
o Revelation of characters
o Relationship to other
characters
o Types of characters
the time and place where the
story occurs.
settings
– no change in the course of the
action –
static characters
changes in the course of the
action
dynamic characters
Time identified as past, present, and future
Setting is developed through text or
illustrations
Setting provides details which reinforce the
plot and characterization
character of settings
setting is of secondary importance story focus is likely to be on characters, character confrontation, dialogue, action and the development of conflict
background setting
The theme of a book is its central idea; the underlying message
the author is conveying to the reader.
Other definitions include a significant truth, a value-laden statement,
a broad and powerful idea that has universal application, or more simply, the moral
of the story.
Sometimes the theme is explicit or stated directly by the narrator or
a story character. For example, in Knee-Knock Rise, Uncle Anson says that “if
your mind is made up, all the facts in the world won’t make the slightest difference”
themes
is an enormously useful tool in
novel-building. It conveys a mood and reveal more of itself overtime.
can also provide the inspiration for scenes
and can shape the course of your story.
location
Character and event are _______, because a
person is what happens to them.
There is a need to learn about your character by
observing how they interact with the world around
them.
inseperable
create tension. It adds layers to the story.
conflicts
Any good story will include a few plot twists.
Include at least _______ twists in your story.
These help keep readers engaged, especially in the middle of your book.
two or three
