What are the three elements of a novel?

1, character 2, plot 3, environment (natural environment/social environment)

(A) the characters in the novel

The way to grasp the characters:

1. Analyze the description of the environment and grasp the character.

2, grasp the relationship between the characters, analyze the story, and grasp the character.

3. Analyze the methods of shaping (describing) characters and grasp their personalities.

(B) the novel's environmental description

Function analysis of environmental description;

First, find the position of the sentence describing the environment in the article. The role of environmental description in different positions will be different. Then summarize the described environment.

Description function of natural environment:

(1) explain the time, place and background of the story; ② Render the atmosphere;

(3) show the identity and status of the characters, highlight their personality and psychology, and predict their fate;

(4) promoting the development of the story; (5) Suggest the social environment and reveal the essential characteristics of society;

⑥ Contrast, hint and deepen the theme.

Descriptive function of social environment:

(1) social background, characteristics of the times, social outlook, etc. Refers to activities and events that affect or determine personality; (3) Reveal the essential characteristics of society and hint at the theme.

3) The plot and structural arrangement of the novel:

The events used to express the development and change of characters' personalities in novels are organic clips of life segments and the process of the occurrence, expansion and development of contradictions.

1, plot composition:

Preface, beginning, development, climax, ending, ending.

2, the plot arrangement evaluation:

① As far as the full text is concerned, it is full of twists and turns. The function is fascinating and gripping, which enhances the drama and readability of the story.

(2) As far as the beginning and the end are concerned, there is a beginning-end echo. The function is to make the structure compact and complete.

As far as the ending is concerned, it is unexpected and reasonable.

3. Clues running through the plot.

Things, things, people, feelings, time, space and actions can all be used as clues.

4. See how the plot develops to express the character.

Thinking of answering questions: summarize the plot in order, and then point out the personality.

5. See how the plot develops to express the theme.

Thinking of answering questions: summarize the plot first, and then point out the theme.