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**Welcome to the Gator Literature and Reading Page!**

 * Let's begin with a reminder of story basics.**
 * **What are the elements of plot?**
 * **What are the different types of conflict that the protagonist can experience?**
 * **What is the author's purpose for writing?**
 * **What literary elements can enhance a story?**

The answers to these questions will greatly assist your reading experience and help you get more out of any reading assignment.

Scroll down to see the answers.


 * Plot** is made up of several components.
 * **Exposition**- the introduction of the characters, setting, and conflict.
 * **Rising Action**- Where the main character attempts to overcome the conflict
 * **Climax**- the main attempt by protagonist to overcome the conflict; usually deemed the most exciting part of the story.
 * **Falling Action**-(occurs quickly) All 'loose ends' start to come together; Subplots are explained or resolved.
 * **Resolution**- The final outcome of the conflict for the protagonist; The ending of the story which may be tragic, happy, or perhaps a cliffhanger.

Conflict Types can be organized into either **Internal** or **External conflict**.

**Internal Conflict**

 * **Character vs. Self**- The character faces a dilemma over some kind of decision and must make a difficult choice.

**External Conflict**
another figure or character. ideology and or actions. environment.
 * **Character vs. Man** (Sometimes called Character vs. Character) The main or central figure of the story is opposed by
 * **Character vs. Society** The main or central figure of the story is opposed by a group or doesn't go along with a group's
 * **Character vs. Nature** The main or central figure of the story is opposed by a force of nature or an animal living within it
 * **Character vs. Technology** (Sometimes called Character vs. Machine) The main or central figure of the story is opposed or challenged by some form of technology, either in parts or in whole.

**Author's Purpose** : It's the reason behind writing the piece of prose.
 * To Inform || To Describe ||
 * To Persuade || To Explain ||
 * To Entertain ||  ||

**Literary Elements:**
Simile: Metaphor: Personification: Hyperboles: Symbols: Puns: Imagery: Foreshadowing: Idioms:
 * Sensory Details**- words and phrases that involve the use of one or more of the FIVE senses. i.e. sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch. Ex. The crackling fire snapped and hissed as it devoured the firewood. Sense used= hearing, because of the words "crackling, snapped, & hissed". All these words involve hearing.
 * Figurative Language** can enhance a story and give greater meaning and depth to the reader.
 * As a writier, you can utilize these devices to enhance your writing.
 * As a reader, you will encouter many of these that add greater meaning and detail to the story or information being presented by the author.


 * Types of Writing**:
 * cause/effect essay
 * comparision/contrast essay
 * definition essay
 * description essay
 * narration essay
 * persuasive essay
 * process analysis essay
 * expository essay


 * Traits of Effective Writing**:
 * Stimulating Ideas
 * Logical Organization
 * Engaging Voice
 * Original Word Choice
 * Effective Sentence Style
 * Correct, Accurate Copy