Introduction to literary terms

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3-5

An introduction to literary terms

Character traits

• Personality
• Flaws
• Strengths
• Weaknesses

How does the character develop ->

Character development

Beginning of novel ----------> end of novel

Did the character change?

How did they change? Did they grow?

What events forced them to change?

Conflicts

Man vs. Man: hero against villain, custody battle...

Man vs. Self: chosen one, coming of age...

Man vs. Nature: floods, death...

Man vs. Society: oppression...

Worksheet

Complete the exercises on the front and back of the worksheet. 

- Fill in the scheme about a character in your book.

- Match the conflicts to their types.

- Draw the setting in your book.