Unit 2 Elements of Literature… continued.

Character Character Traits o Physical Appearance Looks Clothing Body Language Facial Expressions o Speech / Thoughts / Actions Habits Talents Opinions Interactions with Others o Other Character’s Impressions of the Character

Character Direct Characterization o The author gives direct explanation about the character. o Ex: Bob is 5 feet tall and has brown hair. Indirect Characterization o The author only gives clues that we must decipher about the character’s traits. o Ex: Bob blushed when Sue walked by. Motivation o The reasons behind their actions – why did they do it?!

Point of View First Person o Narrator is the main character in the story o Uses I, Me, Us, We, Our, My - pronouns o Shares just THEIR thoughts/feelings/opinions Second Person o The “you” that is used in news articles, etc. Third Person Limited o Narrator is NOT a character in the story – outside observer o We know the thoughts/feelings/opinions of ONE character Third Person Omniscient o Narrator is NOT a character in the story – unbiased story teller o “all knowing” o We know the thoughts/feelings/opinions of ALL the characters

First Person Nervously, I eyed Gwen, my competition in the election, and flashed her a gracious smile. Believe me – I wasn’t feeling very gracious. After Gwen began her speech, I relaxed. What kind of campaign speech is that? I thought. There’s no way I’ll lose now.

Second Person FIND YOUR IDEAL RUNNING FORM Can people become better, more efficient runners on their own, merely by running? That question, seemingly so innocuous, is remarkably divisive at the moment, with running experts on one side suggesting that runners should be taught a specific, idealized running form, while opponents counter that the best way to run is whatever way feels right to you.

Third Person Limited Devin had trouble wiping the smile off his face as he listened to Gwen fumble through her speech. For a brief moment, he felt a wave of sympathy for Gwen. Then Devin forgot about his opponent and started planning his acceptance speech in his head.

Third Person Omniscient Feeling confident and superior, Devin gave his opponent, Gwen, a genuine smile as she walked past him. Though Gwen returned Devin’s smile, she was suspicious of his kindness. He’s probably gloating over my mistakes, Gwen thought angrily.

Mood Mood: the feeling or atmosphere that YOU feel. o Description of the setting The house at the edge of town was creepy. The shudders were falling off, the paint was chipped, and hawks circled the roof. o Imagery – appeals to your senses. He walked hesitantly, as leaves crunched under his feet, while his heart hammered in his chest. o Character’s Speech / Actions Jake couldn’t believe he accepted the dare. “What was I thinking?” he muttered to himself, stopping suddenly when he heard approaching footsteps.

Tone Tone: the WRITER’S attitude toward the subject. o Look at the specific words the author uses about the subject. Humorous Sarcastic Negative Confident Optimistic P.E. was the worst thing about school. I was always picked last for teams. I got so used to it that it didn’t even both me anymore. They usually put me way out in right field. I lived in fear that the ball would come my way.