c Elements of Literature Name: Twumasi Martin-Luther

Element of Definition Example From the Cockcrow

Lit
A person or thing involved Kwame Atoapoma
Character in the story’s action

The main character Asempa

Protagonist involved in the main
conflict – “the good guy”
The character or thing that kokotako
Antagonist creates the conflict – “the
bad guy”
The problem He stole the King’s Gold And He blamed
Conflict it on Asempa .

Man vs. Man  Ato and Eulalie

5 types of           
Ato
conflict Man vs. Self
Ato
Man vs. World 
        Kwame Atoapoma and The Beast
Man vs. Nature
Nana
Man vs. Technology

The time and place of a

Setting London(Oliver Twist)
story

The actions of the story—
Plot what happens and the
order in which it happens
Kwame and His father go to the farm , he
goes back to the village for food. Only to
realize His Father was gone when he
came back , he entered the thick forest
and kills the beast who has been killing
the people of dawohoso. He was told of
the prophecy in his Father’s sacrifice and
death. He comes to meet merry- making at
home and Finally wakes up.
 The beginning of the story,
Exposition when setting, characters, When Debbie finds Pepe.
and conflict are introduced

The events that lead to the When Kwame Atoapoma entered the
Rising climax—build tension thick forest.
action

The turning point of the

Climax story—the most exciting, When Mr.Brownlow adopted Oliver
Twist.
depressing, etc

The events that happen When Kwame Atoapoma heard a strange

Falling after the climax—start to hoarse voice.
action “wrap up” the conflict
 The end
Resolution He woke up to see it was all a dream.
(Kwame Atoapoma).

The life lesson of the story

Theme – what the author wants To be courageous
YOU to learn about life

The attitude of the author –

Tone the feeling the author Confusion
wants you to have