R.1.2 Universal Themes
The message of a text that applies across genres, cultures, and locations.
Using language that normally signifies the opposite for humorous or emphatic effect.
What is Irony?
"...like a bat I clung to its trunk for dear life."
What is Simile?
Poems, paintings, plays, etc that transform texts.
What are Adaptations?
Words that surround a word to hint at its meaning.
What are Context Clues?
A novel with the universal theme "Individuality is an essential part of being human."
What is Anthem?
When a speaker tells us something that differs from what they mean.
What is Verbal Irony?
"At last the West wind quit its wild rage"
What is Alliteration?
Situational change that forces hero to face new changes in life.
What is Call to Action?
The ability to accurately assess situations or people.
What is astute?
A story with the universal theme of "Growing up is difficult but necessary."
What is Catch the Moon?
When people do certain things to bring about an intended result but produce the opposite.
What is Situational Irony?
What is mood?
When someone states that bad things will happen if their warning is not followed.
What is Prophecy of Doom?
Unwilling or hesitant.
What is reluctant?
A poem with the universal theme of "Never give in to temptation."
What is The Odyssey?
When a character is deprived of an important piece of information that governs the plot.
What is Dramatic Irony?
“I cannot tell you how thankful I am for our little infinity. I wouldn't trade it for the world. You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I'm grateful.”
What is hyperbole?
Gods and goddess intervene in human affairs for their own gain or pleasure.
What is help from the gods?
To pass something from one person or place to another.
What is transmit?
A story with the universal theme of "Be careful who you trust."
What is The Cask of Amontillado?
"Ms. Luciano's students love chanting the power up song to get them ready for class."
What is Satire?
Two words to avoid when describing the mood of a text.
What are happy and sad?
A mystical is a person/god that has supernatural powers. To receive guidance helps to propel the story forward
What is guidance from the mystical?
To recall and show respect for someone or something. (Maybe with a holiday or statue)
Commemorate