Literary Elements Review

Easily recognizable characters, conflicts, and plots in a text

• Archetypes

• The Hero

• Plot Elements

• Literary Elements

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

The central character in the story who is faced with a conflict that must be resolved. This character is not always the "good guy" or the superhero. They can have flaws and make poor decisions—basically, they can be a regular person.

• Protagonist

• Antoagonist

• Dynamic

• Flat

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The person or thing that the protagonist must overcome. This character doesn't have to be a bad guy or a villain. The ( ) is simply the conflict, or the cause of the conflict. Sometimes, it isn't even a person.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Minor Character

• Flat Character

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that is three dimensional has a variety of personality traits and takes at least a paragraph to summarize.

• Dynamic

• Round

• Static

• Flat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that is two dimensional, has limited personality traits, and can be summed up in 1–2 words.

• Flat

• Dynamic

• Round

• Static

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character develops throughout the plot, undergoes a noticeable change, learns a lesson, and grows as a person.

• Flat

• Dynamic

• Round

• Static

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A character that does not develop throughout the plot, does not experience change, does not learn a lesson, and does not grow as a person

• Dynamic

• Static

• Flat

• Round

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The problem that sets the story into motion.

• External

• Internal

• Conflict

• Character vs. self

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In this external conflict, a character is at odds with another character regarding needs, wants, or beliefs.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In this external conflict, a character is battling a force of nature. This conflict occurs when a character faces resistance from a natural force. A character may have to survive or recover from a storm, fire, flood, or other natural disaster.

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Society

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3