Literary terms for the essay

Literary terms for the essay

Break down of some literary terms you could use in your essay.

Today we are talking about

- Character (development)

- Setting

- Theme

Character (Development)

Name all the important characters from the book

How do we get to know Junior?
What is he like?

Who are people Junior relies on in the book?

How does the character of Junior develop throughout the book?

Setting

Name multiple places that we come across in the book

Theme

A theme can be described in one word

or

A theme can be described in one sentence as the moral of a story

Name one or more themes from the book

Just some random questions

About what happens in the book

Which person does NOT die in the book?

1. Sister Mary
2. Grandma
3. Mother
4. Uncle Eugene

How does Grandma die?

1. Drunk sleeping
2. Drunk dancing
3. Drugs
4. Drunk Driving

What illness does Penelope struggle with?

1. Boulemia
2. Anorexia
3. Depression
4. Anxiety

What is the name of the big guy in the Reardan basketball team?

1. Rowdy
2. Roger
3. Rick
4. Ronald

How does Roger help Junior in the restaurant?

1. With money
2. With a new set of clothes
3. With food
4. with printing a resume

How can one describe the character of Gordy

1. dumb
2. out-going
3. athletic
4. smart