ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the four big ideas we look for when we analyze literary elements in a story?
A
Setting
B
Characters
C
theme
D
plot
E
Main Idea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Big Idea of a text is the lesson or theme that the author wants us to learn. Texts do not explicitly tell the reader what the Big Idea is. Once the reader has identified the Main Idea of the text then the reader can more easily identify the Big Idea.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plot is the pattern of events that make up a story. Conflict is the struggle between two opposing forces, typically the protagonist and antagonist. Characters are the people or “players” in a story. The Setting is where the actions are taking place. 05-Mar-2018

Detailed explanation-3: -Step 1: Reading the text and identifying literary devices. The first step is to carefully read the text(s) and take initial notes. Step 2: Coming up with a thesis. Step 3: Writing a title and introduction. Step 4: Writing the body of the essay. Step 5: Writing a conclusion. 30-Jan-2020

Detailed explanation-4: -Plot. All of the events and actions of the work. Character. The people who act and are acted upon in a literary work. Conflict. The central tension in the work. Setting. When and where the work takes place. Narrator. Themes.

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