Cоmplete the Literаry Element Chаrt. Yоu mаy recreate a chart fоr your work, OR you may simply list out each literary element (characters, point of view, setting, plot, themes, style, tone, whether you liked it or not, and a genre specific critique) and then craft your answer beside it. Each answer should be at least 2-3 sentences. Below the chart is a reminder of what constitutes each category. Literary Elements Chart Thoughts and Critique Characters Point of View Setting Plot Themes Style Tone Liked it! (Why?) Didn’t like it. (Why?) Genre specific critique Literary Elements Character: ´ Action revolves around them ´ How does the author reveal them? ´ Are they convincing/credible? ´ Does the author avoid stereotypes? ´ Do the characters grow/develop? Point of View (perspective): Who’s telling the story? ´ How easily can you tell the POV? ´ Is the POV appropriate to the book’s purpose? ´ Does the POV change? ´ Does the POV limit/enhance reader’s experience? Setting:Where does the story take place? ´ How does the author indicate time? ´ How does it affect the characters & plot/theme? ´ Are there universal implications? Plot:What happens? ´ Is it a compelling story? Will children like it? ´ Is it fresh/interesting? ´ Is there action? ´ Is there a logical sequence of events? Themes:Central ideas and/or underlying messages ´ Do they emerge naturally? ´ Do they overpower the story? ´ Does the text avoid over-moralizing? Style: The author’s creative technique ´ Does the writing match the subject? ´ Is it straightforward or figurative? ´ Is the dialogue natural/suits the characters? ´ What’s the overall mood/impression? Tone:Author’s attitude ´ Shown through the writing: word choices ´ Influences meaning ´ Avoid ´ Didactic (preachy) ´ Sentimental (artificial) ´ Sensational (thrill seeking) ´ Condescending (talking down) Critical Literacy lens: Read the text in an active, reflective manner in order to better understand power, inequality, and injustice in human relationships. Challenge the text to see if and/or how it provides selective versions of the world, with an eye towards transforming economic and cultural conditions. Evaluate the contribution of social, political, historical and/or cultural contexts of the text.
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