Literary terms H4

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Literary terms H4

point of view

setting and atmosphere

theme and motive

plot and plot structure

Plot

Plot = what happens in a story and how these events are told.

Most stories have the same structure.

For girl missing you should be able to explain plot structure of the novel, giving examples from the book-> page references and or citations

Point of View

What is the point of view of girl missing?

 Lauren's perspective provides insight into her experiences, thoughts, and emotions as she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and find her birth parents

"Girl Missing" is a novel by Sophie McKenzie. The story is narrated primarily from the point of view of Lauren Matthews, the protagonist of the novel. 

setting and atmosphere

Setting

Setting includes the time, place, and atmosphere in which the story takes place. It helps to create a sense of mood and tone.

Explain what setting is and provide examples. Ask students to identify the setting in a short story.

Atmosphere 

the mood of the story: feelings of tension, suspense, danger, secrecy

Are these setting or atmosphere: London, England, Lauren's Home, School and Social Settings

1. Setting
2. Atmosphere

Themes Vs. Motifs 

While a theme is the overall meaning or message, a motif is a reccuring element that conveys the theme. 

theme: love 

motif: roses 

Can you think of a theme and motif in Girl Missing? 

example: adoption

Overall, the motif of adoption and family in "Girl Missing" serves to deepen the exploration of the novel's central theme by highlighting the protagonist's search for identity and belonging in the face of uncertainty and adversity

What do you do now?

prepare your presentations together:

decide who is going to do what literary terms

think of questions

use worksheet-> hand in worksheet at the end of class