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what does expound mean?

to explain in detail

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what does penitent mean?

showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong

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what does eloquent mean?

skilled in vivid or fluent expression

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what does dreg mean?

remnant or sediment; the least desirable or last remaining part

100

what does accost mean?

to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way

200

What is implicit and explicit? 

implicit is understood despite not being clearly stated, while something that is explicit is clearly stated

200

what are some narrative techniques?

dialogue, pacing, description, multiple plot lines

200

what are literary elements that add humor?

irony, sarcasm, understatement, satire

200

what are the different perspectives?

  • The characters can hold a perspective that is different from the author’s perspective.
  • The characters can hold the same perspective as the author.
  • The characters can hold a perspective that appears to be their own but that is really the author’s perspective.
200

what ways can an author manipulate pacing?

  • showing a character’s perspective about another character
  • describing a character’s response to a plot event
  • providing details of a setting
300

how can you use context clues to figure out a meaning of a word?

definition/restatement, elaborating detail, comparing, examples, contrasting.

300

what are three character archetypes?

  • The hero is the main character who solves a problem for others within the plot. The hero often needs to grow and become stronger as he pursues good in order to ultimately triumph.
  • The valiant knight is a character who is purely good. He acts with a sense of duty and chivalry in pursuit of honor and justice. He may be a religious figure or a courtly figure. He is often a type of hero.
  • The damsel in distress is a character who is a young, usually unmarried, helpless woman. She often has a problem that requires her to be rescued by a valiant knight or a hero.
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what are some common areas to check are?

grammar, punctuation, spelling, 

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what are some types of figurative language?

  • Anaphora is created when authors repeat certain words or phrases to call attention to a concept they want readers to notice.
  • Imagery is the use of figurative and connotative words in ways that appeal to the five senses.
  • Metaphor is a nonliteral comparison between two unlike items without obvious signal words like “as” or “like.” Instead, you might see the comparison made through a form of the verb “to be.”
  • Personification makes a nonliteral comparison of unlike things. Personification specifically gives nonliving items human characteristics.
  • Simile is a nonliteral comparison that is stated outright by the use of the signal words “like” or “as.”
300

what are some transitional elements you can add?

  • and so on
  • furthermore
  • although
  • however
  • in addition
400

what are the authors choices about narrative structure?

  • begin or end a story
  • add detail or description
  • summarize events
  • reveal plot or character through dialogue, action, or setting
400

what are some things to put in a Gothic Roman Literature?

  • Put characters in jeopardy.
  • Make sure there are moments of calm between times of action.
  • Limit violence or moments of excitement to really important events.
  • Allow characters to explain their plans in dialogue.
  • Use a ticking clock scenario.
  • Isolate the main character toward the climax.
400

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.

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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.

400

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

  • increase suspense by stretching out the time when a character is frightened or in danger, creating a creepy tone
  • set a scene or describe a character’s feelings in a leisurely way, setting a thoughtful tone

A fast pace can

  • propel readers swiftly through plot events, providing an exciting tone
500

what are the five important context clues?

definition/restatement, elaborating detail, example, comparison, and contrast.

500

what are three situational archetypes?

  • The battle between good and evil is a plot device in which a purely good force battles a purely evil force in a symbolic showdown.
  • The journey is a classic plot in which a hero leaves home and goes on a quest to help someone or to attain or achieve something. Along the way, the hero encounters challenges that change and strengthen him or her.
  • The initiation is a plot element in which a character, especially a young hero, undergoes a challenge that represents a rite of passage.
500

how do you format the first page? 

  • No title page is needed.
  • List your name, the instructor’s name, the course, and the date in the upper left corner.
  • Center the title. Do not underline it or place it in quotation marks.
500

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.

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what are some questions you should ask when using textual evidence?

  • Is the textual evidence that is used to support the claim accurate, sufficient, and relevant?
  • Is the evidence properly introduced, cited, and explained in your own words?
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