unit 1
what does expound mean ?
to explain in detail
what does congealed mean?
changed from a fluid to a solid state; made immobile or paralyzed
what is the meaning of sustenance?
nourishment or maintenance of life
what is the meaning of blanch?
to make white or pale
what is the meaning of excavation?
action of digging up or unearthing something
what is the element of framing?
A literary technique that places one story inside another story
what kind of figurative language is the sentence below?
“My friend John jumps like a grasshopper on the basketball court.”
simile
How can a writer use satire in writing?
Authors use satire within their writing to indirectly express a perspective.
Why do we use textual evidence?
to back up the claims that are made
how do you know when the stories pacing is slow?
When the story isn't jumping to different events quickly it means it's slow paced.
what is the meaning of implicit and explicit writing?
explicit is when something is directly stated and implicit is when something is not stated directly.
Why is figurative language used in writing? give one reason
what does it mean for a text to be ambiguous?
Ambiguity means having unclear or uncertain meaning, or having multiple interpretations.
what can implicit and explicit meanings used for in writing?
they can be used for making inferences in a story
Why is pacing used in writing?
to increase suspense and tension, clarify perspective, deepen engagement and understanding, and emphasize significance.
what is the plot structure of a story in order?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
how do you determine the authors perspective through implied meanings?
determine which device the author is using and what is being implied in it
Is the sentence below an example of the use of satire, yes or no?
an author could show disapproval of a celebrity-focused culture by creating a ridiculous character who worships a shallow and phony movie star.
yes, because the author is indirectly expressing his perspective
how do you identify examples of implicit meanings in a text?
read the text and identify which literary device the author is using.
Example: the protagonist may be a minor character who is from the main plot and who has a well-developed story of his or her own.
How is framing used in writing?
In framing, an introductory narrative is first presented to pave the way for a second narrative or a set of shorter narratives that form the main story.
how is sarcasm used in writing?
the implied meaning behind the author’s use of sarcasm is to highlight a flaw in order to call attention to it.
Is the sentence below an example of ambiguity?
“Did you take the steaks out?”
yes, because the sentence does not have a clear meaning.
Why is implicit meanings used in writing?
plot, setting, tone, characters, and characterization