Important Words to Use in Your Book Report

It’s important to know what key ingredients to use in a really good book report. There are certain elements that your teacher will look for. Here are a few words to use in your report that will let the teacher know you've done some homework!

• protagonist: The protagonist is the main character of the story. It’s a good word to use if you really want to sound like you know what you’re doing.
• antagonist: Antagonist is a sophisticated way to say “the bad guy” or the person who makes the main character (protagonist) do a lot of the things he does.
• theme: The theme of a book is the message, pattern, or overall impression that a book gives. The theme can be summed up in a statement or a word, like “coming of age” or “rebirth.”
• point of view: The point of view is the vantage point from which the story is told. First person point of view involves a story in which the writer uses “I” expressions, such as “I saw the book on the table, but I didn’t pick it up.”