LITERARY ELEMENTS

Plot characters genres theme tone Mood setting

Plot

Sequence of events that make up the story

Dramatic structure—structure of serious play

CharactersPrimary Protagonist—character on whom story revolves Antagonist—character who provides conflict for protagonist Secondary—characters help to move the action alongDynamic characters change as a result of the action of the storyStatic—remains basically same throughout storyStereotype (stock character) one familiar to readers or audiences

as a representation of a type (absent-minded professor, good-hearted criminal, bumbling but intelligent detective)

character who is not developed as individual, but represents collection of traits and mannerisms supposedly shared by a group

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Setting—

includes not only physical surroundings, but also the ideas, customs, values, and beliefs of a particular time and place.Helps to crate an atmosphere or a mood.

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