Unit 1
abundant, large in quantity, ample.
What is the definition of Congealed?
changed from a fluid to a solid state; made immobile or paralyzed
What is the definition of Sustenance?
nourishment or maintenance of life
What is the definition of Proboscis?
long, thin nose of an animal, or tubular mouth of an insect
What is the definition of waylay?
to trap or approach by surprise; intercept
What are the four types of writing skills?
Expository, persuasive, narrative, descriptive
What is irony?
language used that normally means the opposite of what is said, used in a humorous circumstance.
What does satire mean?
What is the purpose of using sarcasm?
If often expresses contempt, as it is an explanation of the opposite of what is said.
expresses the writer's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter
What are the four types of reading skills?
Skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive
What is the plot of a story?
It is the main part of the story; the events that make up the story
What is the purpose of exposition in writing?
to hook the readers to make them want to keep reading
What is word choice?
The author's use of specific words to help the reader understand the text better
Why does an author manipulate pacing?
to build suspense, tension, or clarify unknown situations
What is the difference between implicit and explicit?
Implicit: not clearly stated; indirect
Explicit: specifically stated; direct
common characters and/or situations used in stories
Identifies the narrative elements depicted in a story?
Tone and setting
The different types of figurative language are:
hyperbole, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification, symbolism
Four narrative elements:
characterization, plot, setting, tone
Four literary devices?
What is it important to know your audience?
So you know what writing style to use.
5 senses?
Touch, taste, smell, sound, sight
Different types of irony:
verbal, dramatic, situational
Why is an outline helpful?
It allows the author to categorize events and characters into paragraphs in order of sense