Ellen Foster

Literary Devices Worksheet—Reading 1

Marks

Winter 2014

Characterization is defined as ____________________________________________________________.

Indirect characterization is defined as ______________________________________________.

Direct characterization is defined as ________________________________________________.

Choose one character in this section and provide a general description/characterization of him/her. Also, provide one specific example of that characterization/description from the book. Be sure to include the page number as well as the passage.

An unreliable narrator is defined as one who ________________________________________________________

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Naïve narrators are usually characterized by _______________________________________________________.

Choose one instance from this section where Ellen can be characterized as an unreliable or naïve narrator. Cite the example (passage and page #) and then provide a brief explanation as to why this instance makes her an unreliable or naïve narrator or is a result of her being an unreliable or naïve narrator.

Theme is defined as ____________________________________________________________________.

Several theme possibilities for this novel are ________________________________________________.

Choose one passage from this section that is an example of theme. 1—Tell which theme. 2—Record the passage. 3—Give a brief explanation as to how the passage illustrates that theme.