Novel Study

Who is Victor Frankenstein?

• The monster in the book.

• The main character.

• Mary Shelley's brother.

A theme should be supported by ...

• your own words

• evidence from the text

• rationale/reasoning

• ALL of the above

For this first reading check, you had to read...

• Part 1 (chapters 1-7)

• Introduction and chapters 1-3

• Pages 2-12

• The introduction

What is the primary theme of a novel?

• Love and friendship

• Conflict and resolution

• The main idea or underlying message

• Character development

Which of the following is a common element in novel studies?

• Plot analysis

• Mathematical equations

• Scientific experiments

• Historical timelines

In literary analysis, what does 'protagonist' mean?

• The main character

• The villain

• The setting

• The author's purpose

What is the purpose of a novel's setting?

• To provide a backdrop for the story

• To introduce the main character

• To resolve the conflict

• To summarize the plot

Which of the following is an example of a literary device often studied in novels?

• Metaphor

• Equation

• Hypothesis

• Algorithm

What is a 'climax' in a novel?

• The introduction of characters

• The turning point of the story

• The conclusion

• The setting description

How does a reader identify the tone of a novel?

• By analyzing the author's word choice and style

• By counting the number of pages

• By looking at the cover design

• By reading the author's biography