Reading Literature by Anthony Cangianiello

Basic Elements of Writing

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:01:23 UTC

Below will provide you an overview of the basic functions of setting in a narrative.

Plot Diagram

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:07:42 UTC

Below is the typical order of events within a story. The author may start a story at the middle or end and work backward. It all depends on the effect he/she is trying to create upon the reader.

List of Possible Character Traits

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:41:52 UTC

You can use this list to help you when going through the Prezi #1 and Answering the Questions later.

Characterization Prezi #1

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:42:59 UTC

Go through this to get a better sense of how an author will develop characters in a story.

Characterization Prezi #2

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:45:49 UTC

I have provided a second presentation as it provided a little more information that the first did not provide.

Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:48:50 UTC

Read the Short Story below, use the information you learned above as you read to reflect upon the author's use of setting, plot structure, and characterization.

Questions to Answer Based on Short

ajcangianiello — 2015-05-22 20:51:49 UTC

Download the document below, fill it in with your answers, re-save with your First and Last Name as the Save As, and then upload it to the Padlet page.