1. Literature Notes Review 2014

2. The problem or struggle in a story Answer: Conflict

3. Perspective from which the story is told Answer: Point of View

4. Main Character Answer: Protagonist

5. Main message or idea Answer: Theme

6. Time and place Answer: Setting

7. Sequence of events Answer: Plot

8. A twist or unexpected development Answer: Irony

9. One thing that represents another Answer: Symbol

10. Emotions the author wants the reader to feel Answer: Mood

11. Author’s attitude toward subject Answer: Tone

12. Character who opposes the main character Answer: Antagonist

13. The way the author conveys the characters’ personalities Answer: Characterization

14. Choices the author conveys the characters’ personalities Answer: Author’s style

15. A specific, intended reason for creating a piece of literature Answer: Author’s purpose

16. Hints of what will occur in the future Answer: Foreshadowing

17. What is the difference between a static and dynamic character Answer: Static character stays the same Dynamic character changes and has more depth

18. Name one type of conflict and give an example of that type of conflict Answer: Character vs. character Character vs. self Character vs. society Character vs. nature

19. List the 5 points on a plot graph and define each one Exposition – exposed to setting, characters, etc. Rising Action – suspense builds, problem arises Climax – turning point (usually most exciting) Falling action – events after climax that lead to rest Resolution – outcome, how things end up for characters

20. Choose a familiar children’s story and identify the 5 points from the plot graph.