Unit 1 Notes (E1)

Front

What’s a good question to ask yourself when you are trying to determine the theme of a literary text?

Back

What did the main character learn?

Front

What does a theme statement need to be “valid”?

Back

Evidence to support it

Front

What are the three rules for stating the theme of a text?

Back

1. Don’t use absolutes. 2. Don’t use cliches. 3. Don’t use one word.

Front

What question should you ask yourself when analyzing a text?

Back

Why these words, this way?

Front

Based on the plot pyramid diagram, where in a text would you look to locate the climax?

Back

Towards the end of the text

Front

Which plot element drives the story if plot is being used to develop the theme?

Back

Conflict

Front

What are the two types of resolution, and what does each mean?

Back

1. Denouement - happy ending 2. Catastrophe - tragic ending

Front

What are the three elements of setting?

Back

1. Physical (Where) 2. Temporal (When) 3. Cultural (Who)

Front

Why are minor characters important?

Back

They impact the main character.

Front

What’s the difference between POV and perspective?

Back

POV is about structure, it’s HOW a story is told. Perspective is WHO is telling the story.