Literary Elements Digital Notebook by JAMES BYRD https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b World Lit 2nd en-us 2022-08-16 12:00:35 UTC 2025-06-15 15:33:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2666.png Plot 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262182396 The series of related events in a story or play, sometimes called the story line.]]> 2022-08-16 12:23:14 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262182396 Exposition 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262186182 The beginning of the story. It is where the characters are the setting is introduced.]]> 2022-08-16 12:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262186182 Rising Action 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262188155 Where the story starts to make conflicts and roadblocks for the characters to overcome. ]]> 2022-08-16 12:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262188155 Climax 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262190100 Where the story has the most suspense and the turning point of the story. ]]> 2022-08-16 12:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262190100 Falling Action 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262191831 Is the time where the plot slows down and characters reflect after the climax.]]> 2022-08-16 12:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262191831 Resolution 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262192515 The conclusion or ending of the story. ]]> 2022-08-16 12:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262192515 Setting 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262193727 Where the story is taking place and is going to take place.]]> 2022-08-16 12:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262193727 Protagonist and Antagonist 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262195995 The protagonist is typically the good guy commonly the main character. The antagonist is typically the bad guy someone trying to prevent the protagonist.]]> 2022-08-16 12:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262195995 Conflict 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262199324 Conflict is when two characters or people have different opinions or beliefs on a subject and argue about through words or violence.]]> 2022-08-16 12:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262199324 Internal Conflict 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262200521 When a character is having a conflict with their selves. ]]> 2022-08-16 12:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262200521 External Conflict 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262205772 When a character has a conflict with many other things that are not himself.
-Man vs Man When two characters have a conflict with another this can be physically or verbally.
-Man vs Society When a character has done something to create conflict with a group of people
-Man vs Nature When a character is struggling with natural events like the weather.
-Man vs technology When a character is struggling against a mechanical conflict such as robots fighting back.]]> 2022-08-16 12:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262205772 Theme 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262206881 The meaning that the author was trying to get the viewer to understand. ]]> 2022-08-16 12:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262206881 Diction 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262208552 The style of writing the author is going for using word chose. ]]> 2022-08-16 12:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262208552 Syntax 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262211459 A set of rules that determines the arrangement of words in a sentence ]]> 2022-08-16 13:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262211459 Connotation/ Denotation 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262214407 Connotation is the way a word is emotionally defined. Denotation is the way a word is literally defined in the dictionary.]]> 2022-08-16 13:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2262214407 Tone 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2264352439 The tone reflects the writer's attitude toward a subject matter or audience.]]> 2022-08-18 13:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2264352439 Mood 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2264356456 Mood is the literary element that evokes certain felling or vibes that the author is trying to give.]]> 2022-08-18 13:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2264356456 Flashbacks 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2264358386 Moves the setting from the present to the past of a characters to reflect something that is going to or did occur.]]> 2022-08-18 13:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2264358386 Foreshadowing 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267296727 This is when the story says something earlier in the book than it actually or almost happens. ]]> 2022-08-22 11:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267296727 Parallelism 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267298627 The repeating of sentence structure across several clauses or sentences. ]]> 2022-08-22 11:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267298627 POV 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267301086 A word that is used to describe who is the narrator and how he addresses the characters. ]]> 2022-08-22 11:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267301086 First Person 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267302508 When the writer makes the main character the narrator and uses pronouns like I, me, and we. ]]> 2022-08-22 11:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267302508 Second Person 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267303350 When the writer brings the reader into the book by using pronouns like you.]]> 2022-08-22 11:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267303350 Third Person Objective 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267304718 This is when the writer doesn't know the characters thought, but can see all their actions. ]]> 2022-08-22 11:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267304718 Third Person Limited 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267305787 Can see all characters actions, but only a few (typically the main characters) thoughts.]]> 2022-08-22 11:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267305787 Third Person Omniscient 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267306713 When the writer is able to see all of the characters thoughts along with their actions. ]]> 2022-08-22 11:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2267306713 Simile 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270055726 When a writer compares two unlike things using like or as. 

As cool as a cucumber
The cat moved like lightning when he saw the cucumber]]> 2022-08-24 12:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270055726 Metaphor and Extended Metaphor 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270058366 When a writer combines two things that are not alike in a sentence (a combination of sentences if an extended metaphor)

You're the apple of my eye.
Cause baby, you're a firework. Come show them what you worth. Make them go oh, oh, oh. As you shoot across the sky.]]> 2022-08-24 12:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270058366 Hyperbole 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270059696 When a writer drastically exaggerates something for comic effect.

Her smile was a mile wide.]]> 2022-08-24 12:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270059696 Symbolism 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270061669 When the author uses something (typically an object) and gives it significance to the story.

The flag still flew high in the sky. (The flag symbolizes freedom and strength)]]> 2022-08-24 13:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270061669 Oxymoron 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270063515 When a sentence contains two words with opposite meanings.

I am pretty ugly. Bitter sweat.]]> 2022-08-24 13:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270063515 Euphemism 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270065417 Is a polite word or sentence used instead of using a more harsh one.  

We're going to have to let you go. You are fired]]> 2022-08-24 13:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270065417 Allusion 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270068571 A reference that uses a well known person or thing to describe someone or something.

He is a real Romeo. He slapped like Will]]> 2022-08-24 13:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2270068571 Irony 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276105079 The difference between appearance and reality. Opposite of what is expected to be said or happen.]]> 2022-08-30 11:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276105079 Verbal Irony 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276108266 When a character says one thing but means another. Ex. telling a quiet group, "don't everyone speak all at once."]]> 2022-08-30 11:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276108266 Situational Irony 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276109607 This is when something happens that was not expected to occur in the story. Ex. the principal's daughter is a high school dropout.]]> 2022-08-30 11:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276109607 Dramatic Irony 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276111786 When the reader knows something that a character does not know. In snow white, the audience knows the apple is poisoned but she doesn't and eats the apple.]]> 2022-08-30 11:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276111786 Characterization 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276114323 The process in which the author reveals the personality of a character.]]> 2022-08-30 11:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276114323 Direct Characterization 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276117700 When the author literally tells the reader a character's personality.]]> 2022-08-30 11:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276117700 Indirect Characterization 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276120086 When the author tells us about a character without stating the traits explicitly. ]]> 2022-08-30 11:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2276120086 Static Character 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279165616 A character that stays the same throughout the story.]]> 2022-09-01 12:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279165616 Dynamic Character 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279197170 A character that changes through the story.]]> 2022-09-01 12:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279197170 Flat Character 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279199815 A flat character is one that doesn't have many character traits and is in the story for a short time.]]> 2022-09-01 12:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279199815 Round Character 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279202714 A round character is one who has many traits and is more like a real person in the way they have a personality. ]]> 2022-09-01 12:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279202714 Rhetoric 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279210577 The art of speaking or writing effectively. ]]> 2022-09-01 12:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279210577 Ethos 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279213863 Is a writing piece that uses credibility and trustworthiness to persuade a reader.]]> 2022-09-01 12:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279213863 Pathos 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279215818 Using passion and emotions to persuade a piece of writing.]]> 2022-09-01 12:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279215818 Logos 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279223073 Using logical and reasonable evidence to persuade the reader.]]> 2022-09-01 12:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2279223073 Personification 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286283078 Giving non human thing human characteristics.

The walls were talking. The stairs screamed in agony as he began to climb them ]]> 2022-09-07 12:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286283078 Assonance 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286309299 The repotition of similar vowel sounds followed by different consonant sounds.

The fat cat laid on a mat while the rat chased the nat.]]> 2022-09-07 12:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286309299 Alliteration 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286312186 The repetition of the same or similar initial consonant sounds in words closes together.

How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood. ]]> 2022-09-07 12:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286312186 Cliché 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286318245 A word that is over used and has became lifeless.

Bless your heart. Love is blind. Pretty as a picture.]]> 2022-09-07 12:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286318245 Idioms 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286321455 An expression that cannot be interpreted literally. 

Its raining cats and dogs. I lost my head]]> 2022-09-07 12:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286321455 Pun 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286324505 Play on words based on multiple meanings of a single word or words that sound alike or mean different things.

Puns involving animals are amooseing. Your eggselent. ]]> 2022-09-07 12:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2286324505 Diction Links 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2373094278 http://ourenglishclass.net/class-notes/writing/the-writing-process/craft/tone-and-mood/
http://www1.lpssonline.com/uploads/2dToneMoodWordLists.pdf
https://www.mustangps.org/Downloads/Tone%20Words.pdf
https://www.albert.io/blog/ultimate-list-of-tone-words/
https://blog.prepscholar.com/list-of-tone-words



]]> 2022-11-07 13:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2373094278 Juxtaposition 034672 https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2442227258 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yFJXjRz0VgpKeg793HA1qQIupL2k0emBGm2tQW19XO8/edit#slide=id.gef5d2d07fa_0_53]]> 2023-01-12 13:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/034672/th2tv20kgeyh268b/wish/2442227258