Imagery / Symbolism
What is a symbol?
a thing that represents or stands for something else,
What is the name of the protagonist?
Martin
What is a rite of passage?
a ritual, event, or experience that marks or constitutes a major milestone or change in a person's life
What does it mean to "show not tell"
Describe something in vivid detail instead of simply telling the reader what happend
What was Grandpa's journey so difficult?
His poor health
What is a personal narrative?
A true story from your own life
What are the 5 senses when writing imagery? Name all five
sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste
Fill in the blank: The medicine bag is a symbol of ______, which is passed down through Martin’s family.
cultural herritage, tradition
Why write a personal narrative?
To reflect/improve writing skills
Fill in the blank:
a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something _________.
Abstract
What did Martin but in The Medicine Bag at the end of the story?
Sage
A personal narrative can also be called a .......
non-fiction narrative
What did the paw print symbolize in The Lion King
responsibility, personal growth
What is Martin's sisters name?
Cheryl
What are the 5 elements of a strong personal narrative?
character, setting, plot, conflict/problem, resolution