Literary Elements and Story Analysis

The video tutorial introduces literary elements as essential components of a story, focusing on characters, conflict, setting, plot, point of view, and theme. Using 'The Diary of Anne Frank' as an example, the instructor explains each element's role in storytelling. Characters are described as protagonists or antagonists, while conflicts are categorized into types like man vs. man and man vs. self. The setting is defined by time and place, and the plot is the sequence of events. The point of view is the narrative voice, and themes are the central ideas. The lesson aims to help viewers identify these elements in non-fiction stories.

What are literary elements?

• The plot of a story

• Tools used by writers to tell stories

• The main characters in a story

• The setting of a story

Which of the following is NOT a literary element?

• Grammar

• Conflict

• Setting

• Characters

What do characters in a story refer to?

• The plot of the story

• The theme of the story

• The people, animals, or objects in the story

• The setting of the story

Who is the protagonist in 'The Diary of Anne Frank'?

• Otto Frank

• Mrs. Van Daan

• Margot Frank

• Anne Frank

What is a protagonist?

• The antagonist in a story

• The main character in a story

• A minor character in a story

• The setting of a story

What is conflict in a story?

• The central problem that arises

• The setting of the story

• The resolution of the story

• The main character

Which type of conflict involves a character struggling with their own beliefs?

• Man vs. Himself

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

In 'The Diary of Anne Frank', which conflict is depicted when Anne struggles with isolation?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Society

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Himself

What does the setting of a story include?

• The theme of the story

• The plot of the story

• The main characters

• The time and place where the story occurs

Where is the setting of 'The Diary of Anne Frank'?

• A secret annex in German-occupied Amsterdam

• A school in London

• A castle in France

• A farm in the countryside