what does expound mean?
to explain in detail
what does penitent mean?
showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong
what does eloquent mean?
skilled in vivid or fluent expression
what does dreg mean?
remnant or sediment; the least desirable or last remaining part
what does accost mean?
to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way
What is implicit and explicit?
implicit is understood despite not being clearly stated, while something that is explicit is clearly stated
what are some narrative techniques?
dialogue, pacing, description, multiple plot lines
what are literary elements that add humor?
irony, sarcasm, understatement, satire
what are the different perspectives?
what ways can an author manipulate pacing?
how can you use context clues to figure out a meaning of a word?
definition/restatement, elaborating detail, comparing, examples, contrasting.
what are three character archetypes?
what are some common areas to check are?
grammar, punctuation, spelling,
what are some types of figurative language?
what are some transitional elements you can add?
what are the authors choices about narrative structure?
what are some things to put in a Gothic Roman Literature?
what is ambiquity?
Ambiguity means having unclear or uncertain meaning, or having multiple interpretations. When a text is ambiguous or contains ambiguous parts, it does not have a single specific meaning; rather, it can have many possible implied meanings and interpretations.
what is textual evidence?
specific information in a text that is used to support assertions and analysis of the text. The evidence should be relevant to what readers assert based on their inferences, and it should directly connect with and strengthen their ideas. Thorough textual evidence sufficiently supports every aspect of reasoning.
what does pacing do to the tone?
Pacing and Tone
The way that authors choose to vary pacing can affect the tone of their works.
A slow pace can
A fast pace can
what are the five important context clues?
definition/restatement, elaborating detail, example, comparison, and contrast.
what are three situational archetypes?
how do you format the first page?
what is irony and sarcasm in writing?
Irony is a literary device in which words are used in a way that implies the opposite of their literal meaning. Irony can also exist in a situation that is the reverse of what might be expected. Essentially, irony contains a contradiction, either between literal and implied meaning or between the expected and the actual situation.
Sarcasm is a literary device in which an author uses a harsher form of irony to express disapproval of someone or something, often by mockingly stating the opposite of what is actually meant. Sarcasm can also be presented as a compliment that is, in reality, deep contempt. Generally, the implied meaning behind the author’s use of sarcasm is to highlight a flaw in order to call attention to it.
what are some questions you should ask when using textual evidence?