Structure
Irony
Puns
Allusions
Point of View
100
Which of the following is NOT an example of Level 1 structure: a. poem b. short story c. paragraphs d. newspaper article
paragraphs
100
What is irony?
The use of words to express something different from the literal meaning.
100
What is a pun?
A play on words in which one word is used that sounds identical to another.
100
What is an allusion?
A reference in literature to a known person, place, thing, etc.
100
Which of the following is NOT a 3rd person point of view. a. third person perspective b. third person omniscient c. third person objective d. third person limited
a. third person perspective
200
What is an example of Level 2 structure?
paragraphs, stanzas, pictures, diagrams, etc.
200
Explain the example of irony: You arrive at the gym. You have the choice to take the stairs or an elevator.
It is ironic that people go to work out and would take the elevator.
200
Explain the pun in the example below: A book turns to another books: You look so much thinner! The book responds: Thanks, it's because I had my appendix removed.
an appendix is a body part, but also a part of a book
200
Which of the following could be alluded to? A. A biblical story B. your best friend C. your school supplies D. a father
A. biblical story
200
List the 3 types of third person points of view
limited, objective, omniscient
300
Describe the 3 levels of structure.
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
300
Describe the irony of the situation: It's snowing outside, and -10 degrees. Anna turns to her friend: Wow, how tropical! It's like we're in the Bahamas!
She means that it's the opposite of the Bahamas.
300
Explain the pun below: A sign says, "Frog parking only. All others will be toad."
Toad--it means a frog, and to get your car "towed"
300
Read the passage below, and explain the allusion. Christmas always made him feel depressed. He was no Scrooge, he just didn't love the holiday like everyone else.
Scrooge is a character from the Christmas Carol
300
What is third person omniscient point of view?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, but plays no role in the story.
400
Explain the structure of the following: Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me.
Poem with stanzas, some periods and commas.
400
What is ironic about the situation: James has never liked his mother-in-law. She's always bugging him about work. His wife comes in and says, "I know my mom is your best friend!"
His wife actually means that her mother is NOT his best friend
400
Explain the pun below: It rains cats and dogs, but it doesn't reindeer.
Reindeer--the type of deer, and "rain deer"
400
Read the passage below, and explain the allusion. Ever since last year, she's been obsessed with her music. Every afternoon she goes home and raps until supper. It's like she's turning into JayZ.
Jay Z--a famous rapper
400
Read the passage below and determine the point of view. Jenny was distraught. She had never felt this bad before. John walked through the door. Jenny's mind started racing.
Third person limited
500
Describe the structure of the following: And by the moon the reaper weary, Piling sheaves in uplands airy, Listening, whispers "'Tis the fairy Lady of Shalott." "You are so lucky." Trust my best friend Nancy to see things that way. Nancy is what you would call an optimist. Not that I'm a pessimist, or anything. I'm just . . . practical. At least according to Nancy.
Excerpt from a novel or story, written in paragraphs with dialogue.
500
Describe the irony of the situation below: Leroy gets his test back. Up top is a big red F. His friend turns to him and says, "Hey! How'd you do?!" "Great. Just fabulous," responds Leroy.
Leroy did not do well. He actually did poorly.
500
Explain the pun below: A typewriter turns to another typewriter and says, "You are just my type."
Type means to type on a keyboard, and the type of people you have crushes on
500
Read the passage below, and explain the allusion. She sat quietly in the woods. She was so tempted to go talk to the visitor. It was like she was in the garden of Eden, facing the temptation of an apple.
The biblical story of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden
500
Read the passage below and determine the point of view. Jenny and John walked through the door. Jenny's mind went immediately to her mother's death. John couldn't help but feel extremely bad for her.
third person omniscient
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