Literature Crib Notes

Title:

Author:

Genre:

Narrative Point of View

A. First, second (rare), or third person narration:

B. If third person, omniscient (everyone), limited omniscient (one person), or objective:

C. Explain how the point of view affects the story:

Setting

A. Describe the setting. Give as many details as possible about the following (not all may apply):

geographical location, year, historical period, season, weather, social conditions, culture, and mood.

B. Give examples of how the details you provided is essential to the story:

Character

A. Protagonist:

B. Antagonist (may not be a person):

C. Important minor characters:

D. How does the protagonist change by the end of the story?:

Plot

A. Introduction (characters and setting revealed):

B. Rising Action (complications and conflict revealed):

C. Climax (turning point):

D. Falling Action (conflict resolved or not):

E. Resolution (final actions):

Conflict

Four main types of conflict: character v character, characters v nature, character v society, character v self.

A. Describe the main conflict in the story. Include the main type of conflict:

Theme

The central insight of the story. The "moral of the fable." The universal truth to be learned.

A. What is the theme of the story?:

Insight on the Author

A. What information about the author will give readers insight to the story's setting, conflict, or theme?