📚 Part 1: Identifying Literary Elements

1. Which of these best describes characterisation?

The time and place where a story happens

The way an author reveals what characters are like

The main events that happen in a story

The author's writing style

2. Tick all the elements that authors use to create meaning in texts:

Characterisation

Setting

Narrative perspective

Plot structure

Language and style

3. If a story is told from first person perspective, this means:

The narrator knows everything about all characters

The story is told by a character using "I" and "me"

The author speaks directly to the reader

Multiple characters tell the story

4. Fill in the blank: A _____________ is a commonly used idea, character type, or plot device that appears frequently in literature.

Answer: _______________

✏️ Part 2: Text Analysis

5. Choose a character from the text you have read. Explain how the author uses characterisation to show us what this character is like. Use specific examples.

Sentence starter: The author shows that __________ is __________ by __________.

6. How does the setting contribute to the meaning or mood of the story? Provide evidence from the text.

Sentence starter: The setting of __________ creates a __________ mood because __________.

7. Identify the narrative perspective used in your text. How does this perspective influence what the reader knows and feels?

Sentence starter: The story is told from __________ perspective. This is effective because __________.

8. Find an example of interesting language or style in the text (such as metaphor, imagery, or sentence structure). Explain how it helps create meaning.

Quote: "_________________________________"

Analysis: This language technique helps create meaning by:

🎨 Part 3: Creative Application

9. Write a short paragraph (100-150 words) describing a character in a specific setting. You must deliberately use at least THREE of the following literary elements:

Elements to choose from: characterisation, setting details, specific narrative perspective, descriptive language/imagery, dialogue, or plot development.

Planning space - tick the three elements you will use:

Characterisation

Setting details

First or third person perspective

Descriptive language/imagery

Dialogue

Plot development

Your creative writing:

10. Reflection: How do the three literary elements you chose work together to create meaning in your paragraph?