characterization/plot
What causes the rising action in a plot diagram?
Conflict
if your point doesnt add up it is a....
weak argument/ weak statement
What is a stanza in poetry?
A stanza is a group of lines in a poem
What is tone?
Tone is the authors attitude toward the subject or audience.
Where is the tension built up in a story resolved in?
The Climax
¨people often hide their real sadness and pain behind a fake smile so the rest of the world doesn't see¨
Main idea or theme ?
theme
What type of figurative language compares two things using like or as?
a simile
What does diction mean?
diction is the authors choice of words
What does the status quo mean in a plot diagram?
Exposition
details from text that a reader can use to support their ideas about the text
textual evidence
How does imagery help readers understand a poem?
Imagery creates pictures in the readers mind using descriptive language
How can the authors word choice influence the readers emotions?
by understanding how the words make the reader feel
Which sentence reveals the most about the Character?
¨I wore black that day¨
¨Everyone was sad, except me¨
¨Everyone was sad, except me¨
Why is theme important?
analyze in details it development over the course of the text
Tell me how the poets word choice affects the mood of the poem.
the poet uses specific words to affect the mood in the poem
ex happiness,sadness,fear
How does Rhetorical devices strengthen an argument?
Rhetorical devices help persuade the audience by making ideas more convincing
What form of characterization is the following statement
¨She Jumped off even though she was scared.¨
Indirect Characterization
¨rob invented soylent because he thought regular regular food was to expensive¨
main idea or theme
main idea
tell me how Figurative language and structure work together to create meaning in the poem.
Figurative language gives deeper meaning while structure helps organize ideas
How does the authors diction and tone help persuade the audience throughout the text?
The author uses specific words and attitude to create emotional appeals and help convince readers to agree with him