What are you trying to say?
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses the words "like" or "as"
What is characterization?
How the author develops the character
Define symbolism
A person, idea, event or object that represents something bigger than itself.
Symbolism gives a writer freedom to add double levels of meanings to his work: a literal one that is self-evident, and the symbolic one whose meaning is far more profound than the literal.
What are all the figurative language tools we have learned in this narrative writing unit?
Similes, metaphors, symbolism, and personification
Generate a simile for someone with long hair.
Their hair was as long as....
Their hair was like....
At what part in the story do you feel the most suspense?
Climax
What is the theme in a story?
-The life lesson
-It is universal (meaning it is a message or something anyone in the world can take from the story and apply to their lives)
What is the "literal" meaning of something?
What is actually means vs. any interpretive meaning.
Why is the exposition important in a story?
It "sets the scene" for the reader. It is the who/what/when/where they need to know before reading on.
How do you create a metaphor?
Just like a simile, but without like or as!
Ask, what am I trying to describe or say about the object, person, or event?
Then, think of something that falls under that descriptor.
How is the hero's journey similar to the plot skeleton?
The hero's journey is what almost all protagonists go through in a story. Although it is 12 steps, it follows the plot skeleton which has 6 pivotal stages in a story.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct characterization: the author explicitly tells you something about the character
Indirect characterization: the author reveals something about the character without directly saying it
Personification is giving something that isn’t human human qualities using a verb
Give me something in your life that is symbolic for you
Open-ended
What is the point of figurative language?
Figurative language generates imagery in the reader's mind. Rather than say something explicitly, it is a creative way to paint a picture with your words.
It is similar to using "power words and power phrases" like we talked about in our narrative writing unit.
What does the antagonist inevitably (and unintentionally) do for the protagonist?
Through the challenges and obstacles created by the antagonist, the protagonist inevitably becomes stronger.
Why is knowing your setting as a writer really important?
Give at least 4 reasons
How would you use symbolism to do this?
..The character has a plant on their windowsill that the character always notices is continuously growing throughout the story.
...The character constantly has to go shoe shopping because they are outgrowing their vans
"You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes"
"Thriller"
by Michael Jackson
What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
How do you define figurative language?
Generate a simile and metaphor for someone who is wise
Figurative language refers to the use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order and meaning in order to convey a complicated meaning, colorful writing, clarity, or evocative comparison. It uses an ordinary sentence to refer to something without directly stating it.
Simile and metaphors are open-ended..
What are the 5 elements of setting we discussed? Why are they important?
Main Location, Key Location, Wider Geography, Natural World, History/Local Customs
As Amy walked down the hall, she felt nervous. At her old school, she was the top of her class, always made the team tryouts, and easily made friends.
What kind of characterization is this?
Direct and indirect
Personify:
1. A gust of wind
2. A song you like on the radio
3. Your parents car
4. A tree in your backyard
Open-ended
What are the five characters traits that develop the reader's overall impression of who they are?
Treatment, Actions, Thoughts, Appearance, Speech