Lit Devices
The difference between a simile & a metaphor
Both are direct comparisons between two objects - a simile uses the words "like" or "as"
BONUS 50 PTS: provide an example of both!
When a character says the opposite of what they mean (often sarcastically), this type of irony is used
Verbal Irony
internal, external, and slant rhyme
FRQ#3 Thesis Template: ___ + ____ + ____ + ____
title + author + topic + theme
What is Iambic Pentameter?
a rhyme scheme classically used by Shakespeare
5 beats per line, one unstressed & one stressed syllable
A literary device featuring extreme, intentional exaggeration not meant to be taken literally, used to emphasize a point, add humor, or evoke strong emotions
Hyperbole
Placing scenes of wealth next to scenes of poverty is an example of this technique.
Juxtaposition
What does each letter in TPCASTT stand for & what do we use it for?
Title, paraphrase, connotaton, attitude, shifts, title (again), theme
& analyzing poetry
A character who changes over the course of a text is called this.
A dynamic character
Define polysyndeton & asyndeton
The repetition of conjunctions (like “and”) in a series & the omission of conjunctions in a series.
What are the 5 types of imagery?
Visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, & tactile
Unlike tone, which reflects the author’s attitude, this reflects the reader’s emotional experience.
Mood
What is the thesis template for FRQ1 & FRQ2?
(____ + ____ + _____ )
subject + argument + focus
ALL PLAY:
What are three themes present in "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka?
Loss of Identity -- Alienation/Isolation (specifically as a consequence of capitalism) -- Individual vs Society -- Family & Obligation -- Dehumanizing effects of Capitalism (self worth/usefulness tied to productivity) -- Gender Roles/Expectations -- Limits of Sympathy -- Violence & Cruelty -- Absurdity & Existentialism (meaninglessness of life, absurdity of existence) -- Power & Control
What is the effect of Aldous Huxley's allusion to Romeo & Juliet in Brave New World?
John uses quotes from this play to describe his feelings for Lenina, reflecting his inability to be with her (two characters from different worlds; doomed love)
BONUS 50 PTS: What is the title "Brave New World" an allusion to?
The literary technique of using tangible objects, colors, characters, or actions to represent abstract ideas, themes, or emotions beyond their literal meaning
Symbolism
A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth is called this.
Paradox
This poetic device occurs when a line breaks before the sentence or clause is finished.
Enjambment
In Brave New World, Bernard Marx is a _____ for John the Savage because ______
*2 minutes*
foil; although both are outcasts, John ultimately embraces his humanity, while Bernard's "individuality" is driven by jealousy, insecurity, and a desperate desire to fit into the very society he pretends to disdain
Which of the LWOF (that we read as a class) would fit best with this prompt:
Choose a work of fiction in which an important character holds a secret that affects that character’s relationship with one or more other characters. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the effect of the character’s secret contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole.
"Macbeth" -- could talk about Macbeth or Lady Macbeth! (secret = prophecy + killing duncan)
What is the effect of each form of narration: first person POV, second person POV, third person POV (omniscient)
*2 mins*
1. creates intimacy, reveals bias
2. implicates the reader, involves them in the story
3. narrative distance, more objectivity
"She likes running, swimming, and biking" is an example of...
Parallel Structure (or parallelism)
What is the structure of a Shakespearean Sonnet?
A 14-line poem, often written in iambic pentameter, with three quatrains & a final couplet
BONUS ROUND - 50 EXTRA POINTS:
What is the final couplet called?
List the 7 major characters in "Macbeth"
Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, the 3 witches, Banquo, Macduff, King Duncan, & Malcolm
ALL PLAY:
Write a thesis statement in response to the following prompt. The team that writes the BEST thesis statement the FASTEST wins the points (no timer)
In literary works, cruelty often functions as a crucial motivation or a major social or political factor. Select a novel, play, or epic poem in which acts of cruelty are important to the theme. Then write a well-developed essay analyzing how cruelty functions in the work as a whole and what the cruelty reveals about the perpetrator and/or victim.