Literary Elements Inferences Authors do not always tell

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Literary Elements

Literary Elements

Inferences • Authors do not always tell us everything, but you can find out

Inferences • Authors do not always tell us everything, but you can find out more about the story by using what we already know. • An inference is a logical assumption about something that is not stated directly in the text. – We combine details the author provides AND our own knowledge to make these assumptions. – This is how we understand what the author does not state directly.

Open up your Literature Notebook to your Table of Contents Page Title 1 Genres

Open up your Literature Notebook to your Table of Contents Page Title 1 Genres of Fiction 2 Story Vocabulary 3 Plot Structure 4 Inferences 5 Characterization 6 Character Traits

Characterization I. Characterization is the way authors develop a character to reveal their traits

Characterization I. Characterization is the way authors develop a character to reveal their traits or qualities. A. An author can do this in two ways: 1. Direct characterization a. b. The author tells you straightforward statements about a character. Ex: “Ron is honest. ” 2. Indirect characterization a. b. The author uses the character’s thoughts, words, actions, and feelings and reveal what others say and think about that character. Ex: “Ron is honest, ” Julia told Sam.

Indirect characterization The author uses: The character’s thoughts The character’s words/dialogue The character’s actions

Indirect characterization The author uses: The character’s thoughts The character’s words/dialogue The character’s actions The character’s feelings

Paste the man into your notes. Draw and copy down the word bubbles into

Paste the man into your notes. Draw and copy down the word bubbles into your notes.

A Character’s Thoughts

A Character’s Thoughts

A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Words/Dialogue

A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Words/Dialogue

A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Words/Dialogue A Character’s Actions

A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Words/Dialogue A Character’s Actions

A Character’s Words/Dialogue A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Feelings A Character’s Actions

A Character’s Words/Dialogue A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Feelings A Character’s Actions

A Character’s Words/Dialogue A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Feelings A Character’s Actions What other

A Character’s Words/Dialogue A Character’s Thoughts A Character’s Feelings A Character’s Actions What other character’s say about them

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