Comparing Narrative Elements
Comparing Narrative Elements
In Contemporary Literature!
For Today: We will compare our three stories!
First, let's look at our narrative elements
Then we're going to answer some questions about these elements!
We will talk about the following things: Setting-- where and when the story takes place Point of View-- who tells the story Characterization-- how the characters are described Tone-- the feeling of the story and Plot Structure-- how the story is told
This is our final assignment for the course outside of your course reflection! :)
Setting
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
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Point of View (Let's include Narrative Voice here.)
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
You, Disappearing
Per Aspera as Astra
The Long Road
Tone
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
Plot Structure
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
Poll: What would you like to do for our final 2 Live days?
Your options are: 1. Watch Gatsby. 2. Have open office hours to chat/ watch cute animal videos. 3. Play some English games (let's see who can beat the Survival again!) 4. Some combination of the three. Please specify in your chat!
For Tomorrow
Reflecting on the course!
In "You, Disappearing," the tone is empty and full of loss. How else would you describe the tone?
Describe Lizzie for me! How does the author describe and create other characters?
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the tone is tense and exciting. How else would you describe it?
In "The Long Road," the plot is entirely linear.
In "The Long Road," the story is told in first person point of view with vivid sensory details and more complex language.
Describe our narrator in "The Long Road." How does the author describe the other characters?
In "You, Disappearing," the setting is in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, in the midst of an apocalypse that is slowly disappearing everything.
Describe our narrator in "You Disappearing." How does the author describe the other characters?
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the plot is mostly in linear order with brief flashbacks to explain Lizzie's past.
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the story is set on a planet in another galaxy that is constantly on the verge of war with another system. The main character lives in a futuristic city
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the story is told in third person limited. The narrative voice is simple, yet descriptive!
In "The Long Road," the tone begins somber and ends celebratory. How else would you describe the tone?
In "The Long Road," the setting is on the road in the desert, between China and Persia. The time period is unknown.
In "You, Disappearing," the story is told in first person, with moments of second person. It is also simple.
In "You, Disappearing," the plot is nonlinear and fractured. The narrator speaks about portions of her current life, and then flashes back often to previous events.
Comparing Narrative Elements
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Comparing Narrative Elements
Comparing Narrative Elements
In Contemporary Literature!
For Today: We will compare our three stories!
First, let's look at our narrative elements
Then we're going to answer some questions about these elements!
We will talk about the following things: Setting-- where and when the story takes place Point of View-- who tells the story Characterization-- how the characters are described Tone-- the feeling of the story and Plot Structure-- how the story is told
This is our final assignment for the course outside of your course reflection! :)
Setting
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
Point of View (Let's include Narrative Voice here.)
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
You, Disappearing
Per Aspera as Astra
The Long Road
Tone
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
Plot Structure
"You, Disappearing"
"Per Aspera ad Astra"
"The Long Road"
Info
Info
Info
Poll: What would you like to do for our final 2 Live days?
Your options are: 1. Watch Gatsby. 2. Have open office hours to chat/ watch cute animal videos. 3. Play some English games (let's see who can beat the Survival again!) 4. Some combination of the three. Please specify in your chat!
For Tomorrow
Reflecting on the course!
In "You, Disappearing," the tone is empty and full of loss. How else would you describe the tone?
Describe Lizzie for me! How does the author describe and create other characters?
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the tone is tense and exciting. How else would you describe it?
In "The Long Road," the plot is entirely linear.
In "The Long Road," the story is told in first person point of view with vivid sensory details and more complex language.
Describe our narrator in "The Long Road." How does the author describe the other characters?
In "You, Disappearing," the setting is in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, in the midst of an apocalypse that is slowly disappearing everything.
Describe our narrator in "You Disappearing." How does the author describe the other characters?
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the plot is mostly in linear order with brief flashbacks to explain Lizzie's past.
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the story is set on a planet in another galaxy that is constantly on the verge of war with another system. The main character lives in a futuristic city
In "Per Aspera ad Astra" the story is told in third person limited. The narrative voice is simple, yet descriptive!
In "The Long Road," the tone begins somber and ends celebratory. How else would you describe the tone?
In "The Long Road," the setting is on the road in the desert, between China and Persia. The time period is unknown.
In "You, Disappearing," the story is told in first person, with moments of second person. It is also simple.
In "You, Disappearing," the plot is nonlinear and fractured. The narrator speaks about portions of her current life, and then flashes back often to previous events.