Identifying Literary Elements

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To identify literary elements of plot, theme, climax, conflict/resolution, characters (main and minor), and setting within various literary selections.

After viewing several videos and presentations, students should be able to identify literary elements within various selections.

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Tutorial

Plot

This is a video on how to develop a plot in a story. In the process of developing plot, it also explains other literary elements.

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Source: Fowles, A. (2010, September 12). Elements of Plot - Part One. Youtube. Retrieved September 9, 2012, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGRyYVUAmMo&feature=youtube_gdata_player