Do you know what type of literature "literary Gothicism" represents? Find out what types of literature throughout the ages have been touched by the Gothic influence when you visit this site.

This site from the Digital Library and Archives contains a paper analyzing the female victims in Lois Duncan's books. The author finds Duncan does a good job of avoiding stereotypes in her portrayal of female protagonists.

This interactive assessment consists of 12 multiple choice questions over story elements terms and their definitions. These terms include the following: setting, characters, conflict, rising action, falling action, exposition,...

In this interactive game, students match story elements terms with their definitions. Theses terms include the following: setting, characters, conflict, rising action, falling action, exposition, protagonist, antagonist, and resolution.

This interactive assessment features 15 multiple-choice questions over story element terms with their definitions. These terms include the following: setting, characters, conflict, rising action, falling action, exposition, protagonist,...

In this set interactive game, students match story element terms with their definitions. These terms include the following: setting, characters, conflict, rising action, falling action, exposition, protagonist, antagonist, point of view,...

This set of interactive flashcards focuses on the terms and definitions of story elements. These terms include the following: setting, characters, conflict, rising action, falling action, exposition, protagonist, antagonist, point of...

The second of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, F - R, covers forty-seven terms from "Fable," to "Romance."

This is a glossary entry for the term "Bildungsroman" referring to characteristics of a "Coming Of Age" type story. A link to more information is provided.

This site tells of Aristotle's six parts of a play. It goes into detail on the Character and the different terms that describe different character types.

Very interesting and unusual article on archetypes found in Xena, the TV show. Provides basic introduction to this kind of criticism in a different light.

Students can choose from three different activities while practicing story elements. Flashcards give students a chance to learn the elements and their definitions. A matching game gives students an opportunity to test their new learning,...

This lesson introduces the anti-hero character in fiction.

This lesson introduces the purpose and types of characters in fiction writing. W.9-10.3b Narrative techn

Students will be assessed over 12 story elements on this test. Four fill-in-the-blank, four multiple choice, and four true/false questions appear on this assessment. A printable version of this assessment is also available.

This interactive game of "Match" assesses students' knowledge of story element definitions. Students will match the correct definition of a story element to its corresponding definition.

This interactive game of "Gravity" assesses students' knowledge of story element definitions. Students will match the correct story elements to their corresponding definitions.

These interactive flashcards provide definitions for different story elements.

The antihero is discussed in an excerpt from Robert Siegel's paper.

Three chapters from Owen Wister's fiction, The Virginian, that establish the protagonist as a representative American hero in the newly settled West.