Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Elements of Literature in Your Own Novel

Don't forget to bring your Book-of-the-Month Club book to class!

As you read your book be noticing:
What background knowledge did you have for this book?
What is the setting -- time and place?
Who is the protagonist?
Who or what is the antagonist?
What are the protagonist's (the main character's) traits, and how does the author reveal them?
How about other major characters?
What is/are the main conflict/conflicts?