Characterization, Foreshadowing, Setting:
Literary Elements Review (AP Literature)
START
1.
Foreshadowing
is a literary device that writers utilize as a means to indicate or hint to readers something that is to follow or appear later in a story. Foreshadowing, when done properly, is an excellent device in terms of creating suspense and dramatic tension for readers. It can set up emotional expectations of character behaviors and/or plot outcomes.
Direct
Indirect
the most obvious way for an author to prepare the reader for an upcoming event in the narrative. This can be done through a prologue, a dialogue, a statement by the narrator, or a prophecy.
can take many shapes and forms. It can be observed by noting small changes in the environment, choosing a specific setting, including conversational remarks, or revealing mythical omens or superstitious beliefs.
Song Lyric Analysis
1st Read:Can you find any lines that hint at future events or provide clues about the song’s outcome?
2.
Characterization
Defined
“is a writer’s tool, or ‘literary device’ that occurs any time the author uses details to teach us about a person” (literarytools.net). This can occur through direct or indirect characterization:
Direct
Indirect
"Telling": the author directly describes the character through narration. Ex: Alice was tall and well dressed. She was happy to start her first day at work and she was feeling confident
"Showing": the author hints at what the character is like by describing their "STEAL" (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks) Useful for developing complex characters Ex. Alice slammed her fist on the table. "I want you all out of my office now!" She tore the earnings report in half and threw it in the trash.
Song Lyric Analysis
2nd Read:What do we learn about the speaker? What traits, motives, or feelings can you infer?
Setting
is the environment in which a story takes place. The story’s setting isn’t just the place where the story happens. It encompasses the environment, time period, and even social climate. Because it provides a sense of place and shapes the mood, think of the setting as the foundation of a story. A good setting provides the reader with context. For example, characters are shaped by their surroundings. A character living in a small town may have a different personality and experiences than a character in a big city. Additionally, the setting can also provide symbolism (for example, a setting that’s symbolic of a character’s inner turmoil can hint at the character’s eventual triumph or defeat) and foreshadowing, hinting at any events that will take place later and setting the mood (a dark and gloomy setting can create a sense of unease and tension, while a sunny and cheerful setting can create a sense of peace and happiness) for the story as a whole.
Song Lyric Analysis
3rd Read:What setting details do we get, and what mood does it create?
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Characterization, Foreshadowing, Setting:
Literary Elements Review (AP Literature)
START
1.
Foreshadowing
is a literary device that writers utilize as a means to indicate or hint to readers something that is to follow or appear later in a story. Foreshadowing, when done properly, is an excellent device in terms of creating suspense and dramatic tension for readers. It can set up emotional expectations of character behaviors and/or plot outcomes.
Direct
Indirect
the most obvious way for an author to prepare the reader for an upcoming event in the narrative. This can be done through a prologue, a dialogue, a statement by the narrator, or a prophecy.
can take many shapes and forms. It can be observed by noting small changes in the environment, choosing a specific setting, including conversational remarks, or revealing mythical omens or superstitious beliefs.
Song Lyric Analysis
1st Read:Can you find any lines that hint at future events or provide clues about the song’s outcome?
2.
Characterization
Defined
“is a writer’s tool, or ‘literary device’ that occurs any time the author uses details to teach us about a person” (literarytools.net). This can occur through direct or indirect characterization:
Direct
Indirect
"Telling": the author directly describes the character through narration. Ex: Alice was tall and well dressed. She was happy to start her first day at work and she was feeling confident
"Showing": the author hints at what the character is like by describing their "STEAL" (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, and Looks) Useful for developing complex characters Ex. Alice slammed her fist on the table. "I want you all out of my office now!" She tore the earnings report in half and threw it in the trash.
Song Lyric Analysis
2nd Read:What do we learn about the speaker? What traits, motives, or feelings can you infer?
Setting
is the environment in which a story takes place. The story’s setting isn’t just the place where the story happens. It encompasses the environment, time period, and even social climate. Because it provides a sense of place and shapes the mood, think of the setting as the foundation of a story. A good setting provides the reader with context. For example, characters are shaped by their surroundings. A character living in a small town may have a different personality and experiences than a character in a big city. Additionally, the setting can also provide symbolism (for example, a setting that’s symbolic of a character’s inner turmoil can hint at the character’s eventual triumph or defeat) and foreshadowing, hinting at any events that will take place later and setting the mood (a dark and gloomy setting can create a sense of unease and tension, while a sunny and cheerful setting can create a sense of peace and happiness) for the story as a whole.
Song Lyric Analysis
3rd Read:What setting details do we get, and what mood does it create?