Characterization and Plot
Joey undergoes a journey to find his missing dog. He later finds his dog with a child, who he later lets keep due to a change of heart. Is joey a static or dynamic character?
Joey is a dynamic character.
What is the difference between main idea and a theme?
A main idea is what a story is about, a theme is a lesson about a story
How do you find the tone of a poem?
Word choice and imagery
what is ethos?
ethos is credibility.
If an author keeps using words like''cold'' and ''empty'' what kind of tone does it have ?
It would be a negative tone.
"She always had cruel intentions."
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
Direct characterization.
What clues help readers figure out a theme?
The characters actions, important symbols or details about the character
Describe the structural elements of poetry.
Line: a sentence in a poem
Stanza: A group of lines; paragraph
Enjambment: When a sentence runs over into the next line
what is diction?
diction is word choice.
What is the difference between connotation and denotation ?
Denotation is a dictionary meaning and connotation is an emotional meaning of the word or phase.
What are the events leading up to the climax of the story called?
Rising Action
How does evidence support an inference?
Helps them get clues from the text and think of conclusions or an educated guess
Why is poetry important?
Helps people express certain emotions. It also contributes to our imagination.
whats the difference between logos and pathos?
logos is logic, while pathos is emotion.
If a character says ''Whatever, I don't care anymore '' What tone does that sound like to you ?
Annoyed or frustrated
What is the event after the climax of the story?
Falling action
How can an authors message connect to real life?
teaching lessons or connecting their personal experiences
Identify at least three sound devices in poetry.
Alliteration, rhyme, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, repetition, euphony, and cacophony
what is authors purpose?
the reason behind creating a text.
Which sentence sounds more formal :'' Please exit the building ''or Get out ? Why ?
'' Please exit the building'' Because the wording is proper and uses language.
What is the difference between indirect and direct characterization?
Indirect is through actions or events, while direct is when the reader is told directly.
How can symbols help develop a theme?
help represent ideas or a message
What is the theme of the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes?
The consequences of not fulfilling your dream.
what is syntax?
syntax is sentence arrangement, or how a sentence is arranged.
If an author describes food as ''slimy'' instead of ''smooth'', how does that word choice change how you feel about it
The word ''Slimy'' makes the food sound ''gross'' or disgusting so it creates a negative feeling towards it.