Vocabulary
author's word choice
What is diction?
In Holes, the warden's nail polish stands for cruelty. Symbol, motif, or both?
What is symbol?
What is false?
True/False: something can be both a symbol and a motif.
What is true?
True/False: Literary devices help make stories more interesting.
descriptive language that appeals to any of the five senses
What is imagery?
"The wind howled through the trees, making the night feel alive with whispers of old stories."
Why did the author choose the word "howled" instead of a more neutral verb like "blew"?
A) To create a sense of calm and peacefulness.
B) To emphasize the strength and wildness of the wind.
C) To suggest the wind is moving slowly.
D) To imply that the wind was not important in the scene.
B
Diction is just another way of saying the author's ___.
What is word choice?
What is stand for something?
True/False: In order to be a motif, something must have a deeper meaning.
when an object, character, or event represents something beyond its literal meaning
What is symbolism?
The roses scent the morning air,
A fragrant kiss, both sweet and rare.
The earth, damp with the recent rain,
Unfolds its scent, both rich and plain.
The lavender in twilight’s glow,
Whispers softly, calm and slow.
The garden breathes in scents so deep,
As if it wakes from peaceful sleep.
What is one type of imagery featured in this poem? You can just list the sense.
What is smell (olfactory imagery)?
Types of imagery include visual imagery (sight), __ imagery, tactile imagery (touch), olfactory imagery (smell), and gustatory imagery (taste).
What is auditory/hearing?
In order to be a motif, the element must be ___.
What is recurring/repeated?
Free space! Tell Mrs. Hutto your favorite ice cream flavor.
draw a smiley face and circle check
What is motif?
In The Hunger Games, Katniss wears a mockingjay pin throughout the story. It represents rebellion and hope against the Capitol’s control.
symbol, motif, or both?
What is both?
Name one thing that imagery can do.
make content more memorable/engaging/interesting
help the reader feel like they're part of the story
give more details
create a better mental image
A motif can be an image, idea, ___, or topic.
What is phrase?
Common literary devices include ____, imagery, diction, symbolism, and motif.
What is figurative language?
a tool that writers use to make their stories more interesting, clear, or powerful
What is literary device?
In Holes, the warden often says, "excuse me?" to the campers.
symbol, motif, or both?
What is motif?
Diction influences the author's ____, the reader's mood, and the meaning of the text
What is tone?
What is another word for motif?
What is pattern?
An author's diction defines their unique voice and writing ___.
What is style?