Central Idea
What is the central idea of a story?
The lesson, main theme, or main idea.
What is the setting of a story?
Where the story takes place.
Where is the mistake in this sentence?
As Stephen Chbosky says “We accept the love we think we deserve.”
There should be a comma after "says."
What is it called when a poet says a word or a phrase multiple times for emphasis?
Repetition
What two things does your analysis have to reference in a literary analysis paragraph?
- Central idea statement
- Evidence
What are the three components you need to mention in your central idea statement?
TITLE, LESSON, and REFERENCE
Name the four types of EXTERNAL conflict.
Person vs:
Nature
Supernatural
Person
Society
Identify the grammatical mistake:
As Langston Hughes states, "That's American".
The period should be inside the quotation marks.
Correct:
As Langston Hughes states, "That's American."
Does mood relate to the author, or the reader?
Reader.
It is the emotion created in the READER.
What question should you ask yourself when thinking about the author’s purpose?
Why did the writer include this in the story?
What do the letters in TEAPIC stand for?
T - Topic Sentence
E - Evidence
A - Analysis,
P - (Author’s) Purpose
I - Impact
C - Concluding Statement
What are the three types of characterization?
Physical, mental, and emotional
my friends and I always meet up to play basketball after school.
My should be capitalized.
(Beginning of a sentence is ALWAYS capitalized)
What is one technique you can use to help understand poetry better?
Any of the following:
Reread
Learn the context
Look at style & form
Look at what words you notice
Ask questions
Consider the ‘so what’
What is wrong with this analysis?
As Suzanne Collins states, “May the odds be ever in your favor.” This quote is important because it is what they say for good luck in Panem.
It is just a summary, it does not explain the deeper meaning or purpose.
In this case, it would help to explain WHY they would be wishing the tributes good luck, WHO is wishing it, IF they are sincere or not, and maybe discuss the irony of the game makers wishing the tributes luck.
What's the difference between the main idea and the central theme?
They are the same.
Gia is swimming in a lake, and notices that two of her favorite rings have fallen off. She dives to the bottom and feels around for them, but can't find them.
What kind of conflict is this?
Person vs. Nature
If a poet chooses not to capitalize or use punctuation, does that mean their work is grammatically incorrect?
Why or why not?
No.
Poets use style and form strategically to express themselves and convey meaning. Sometimes, they choose to bend grammar rules.
Explain what this metaphor means:
“The apology was a paper umbrella in a thunderstorm.”
The apology was weak and insincere.
What is wrong with this analysis?
The central idea of "Wednesday" is that human relationships are the most important thing because even though Wednesday pretends to prefer to be alone, she is always asking someone for help. As Wednesday Addams says, “I act as if I don't care if people dislike me.” This quote reveals that Wednesday pushes people away to protect herself.
It connects to the evidence, but not the central idea.
What’s missing in this topic sentence?
In "Percy Jackson," Rick Riordan uses the characterization of Percy to show how protecting one’s friends is great, but could also lead to great destruction.
Does the author usually come out and say the central idea?
A reference ("because...")
Julian is trying really hard not laugh in class, but he can barely hold it in. His eyes start watering.
What kind of conflict is this?
Internal conflict
Spot the mistake:
I can't wait to go to the beach, it's so pretty they're.
WRONG FORM of THERE
They're = They are
There = a place
What is the difference between a METAPHOR and a SIMILE?
Simile uses "like" or "as"
Metaphor does not
(Author's) Purpose
Impact