Retrieved Reformation
the setting contributes to creating the theme by doing this
emphasizes the change Jimmy made from being a criminal to a moral person (going from jail to being a free man)
The author of the story
Who is James Thurber?
Definition of plot
EXTRA 100 POINTS: LIST THE 5 PARTS OF PLOT LINES
What is a sequence of events that make up a story?
Extra credit answer: what are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Definition of central theme
What is the main theme of a piece of literature
definition of repetition
and
purpose of repetition
what is when words or phrases are repeated
and
what is to emphasize a meaning
"Jimmy Valentine looked into her eyes, forgetting at once what he was and what he had been."
How this contributes to the theme.
He falls in love with her and wants to be a different person. Being in love made him want to be a moral person, and he changed his criminal ways.
How does Mrs.Mitty contribute to developing the theme of the story?
She represents the conformity and societal expectations. This highlights the importance of imagination
EXTRA 200 POINTS: what are the two types of characterization called and what is the difference between the two?
What is the way an author conveys/creates a character
Extra points answer: Direct and indirect characterization. Direct: author tells us (age, physical description, tells us character traits) Indirect= author shows us (actions, speech, thoughts, feelings)
Definition of UNIVERSAL theme
extra 100 points: give an example of a universal theme
What is a theme that can be applied to anyone regardless of time or cultural differences
example: People can redeem themselves and change.
definition of imagery
what are words used to appeal to the 5 senses
an example of foreshadowing from the story
the first new vault was cracked into easily, and insinuated that the second one would too.
the setting contributes to the theme by doing this
set in real world locations (or mundane) which contrast his daydreams. This highlights how imagination can transcend reality.
Definition of MOOD
How does a piece of literature make you feel?
ex. dark, scared, tender, romantic, sentimental, light-hearted, anxious, anticipating
The universal theme of "O Captain! My Captain!"
What is every victory has its price?
The three types of irony
EXTRA 300 POINTS IF YOU ADD DEFINITIONS
1. situational - unexpected outcome or event
2. dramatic - audience knows something a character doesn't
3. verbal - when someone says one thing but means the opposite. Usually expresses anger or humor.
example of irony from the story
his criminal skills are what redeem him (he cracks open the vault and exposes himself as a criminal to save his fiance's niece.
Characterization:
Walters imaginations contribute to the theme by doing this
extra 200 points: give an example of characterization of walter from the story
contrasts his mundane life with his interesting imaginations, which highlights the idea that imagination is favorable.
ex. "picking quarrels with men who look at her (his wife) too hard"
Definition of TONE
What is the way an author or speaker feel toward the subject they write about? or the attitude your words imply.
examples: optimistic, pessimistic, humorous, indifferent, understanding, professional, personable
The universal theme of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
what is life is for living, not for dreaming.
definition of symbolism
200 points for giving an example
what is when something has an alternative meaning other than what it actually does or is.
ex. a heart is an organ in the body, and symbolically it can represent love or compassion.
The three authors purposes
1. entertain
2. persuade
3. inform
the symbolism of Walter being a surgeon performing life-saving surgery contributes to the theme by doing this
extra 100 points: what did the symbol of Walter being a surgeon represent? what is is actual desire that is being symbolized by being a life-saving surgeon?
exemplifying how powerful imagination is. It has the power to fulfill our deepest aspirations and desires. He may not have wanted to exactly be a surgeon, but he wanted to feel important.
Definition of setting
What is the time and place a story takes place?
The universal theme of Retrieved Reformation
What is that people can change and/or love can change people
definition of allegory
200 points if you give an example
what is an underlying meaning of a piece of literature
ex. Life of Pie is an allegory as the animals represent actual humans and religious experiences/values.