Appendix A
Student Reference Handout
Essential Literary Elements Study Guide
(Two-Column Notes)
Literary Elements
I. Setting
A. Time
- 1. Year/Date
- 2. Time of day
- 3. Season
B. Place
- 1. Country
- 2. City
- 3. Urban/Rural.
- a. Size.
- b. Appearance.
- c. Significant Factors.
- 1. Weather
- 2. Political
- 3. Economic
- 4. Moral
II. Characterization (For each major character)
A. Name
- 1. Proper
- 2. Title (Dr., Mrs., Mr., Ms., etc.)
- 3. Diminutive (nickname).
1. Physical Appearance
- a. Age
- b. Gender
- c. Ethnicity
- d. Distinguishing Characteristics
C. Personal History
- 1. Intellectual Capacity & Education
- 2. Economic Status & Occupation
- 3. Mental Disposition/Frame of Mind
Story Title
I. Setting
A. Time
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B. Place
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II. Characterization
A. Name
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C. Personal History
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Essential Literary Elements Study Guide
(2-Column Notes)
Literary Elements
III. Perspective
A. Point of View
- 1. Person & Number
- 2. Specific
IV. Plot
A. Exposition [Background].
B. Conflict(s)/Problem(s).
- 1. Type
- 2. Specific
D. Resolution
V. Diction
A. Irony.
- 1. Situational
- 2. Verbal
- a. Understatement
- b. Hyperbole
- c. Sarcasm
C. Formal/Informal
D. Figurative Language
- 1 Simile
- 2 Metaphor
- 3. Personification
- 4 Sound Devices
Story Title
III. Perspective
A. Point of View
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IV. Plot
A. Exposition [Background].
B. Conflict(s)/Problem(s).
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D. Resolution
V. Diction
A. Irony.
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C. Formal/Informal
D. Figurative Language
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