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An author will establish, or set up, their main point in writing in their introduction.
What is the definition of establish?
To set up or introduce something
What is the definition of dramatic irony?
Double points if you give an example!
When we as the audience know something that a character does not.
The audience in Tell Tale Heart knows that the narrator will kill the old man.
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Fiction is made up, not real.
Non-fiction is the opposite, it is a true story.
Which point of view is used in the sentence below?
"I felt the warm sun on my face. I could hear the birds singing"
First person
What is the meaning of the Latin root "mort"
Example: I don't like true crime podcasts, they are too morbid
Death
Authors often restate information to show its significance, or importance.
What is the definition of significance?
Meaning or importance
What is verbal irony?Double points if you give an example!
When you say something that is the opposite of what you mean.
If you drop your ice cream cone on the ground and say "great, this day is perfect."
Characters interact through dialogue and actions. What is the meaning of dialogue?
How can I identify it in the text?
Dialogue is words spoken between characters, or what a character says.
It is offset by "quotation marks" and usually followed by "he said" or "she said."
Which pronouns are used in first person point of view?
Who's thoughts and feelings do we have access to?
I, me, my
The narrator's thoughts and feelings
What is the meaning of the Latin root omni?
Example: An omnivore could enjoy meat or vegetables.
All
Writers will emphasize main points in writing.
What is the definition of emphasize?
Give special importance to something in speaking or writing.
What is situational irony?
Bonus points if you give an example.
When something happens that is the opposite of what you expected.
If you walk outside to the pool and it immediately starts thunderstorming.
The words skinny, slender, thin, scrawny, emaciated, skeletal, and statuesque have the same definition but different connotations. What is connotation?
Connotation is the tone created by a word, whether it is positive or negative.
Which pronouns are used in third person limited point of view?
Who's thoughts and feelings do we have access to?
he, she, they
We are limited to one character's thoughts and feelings.
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix inter?
Example: The internet connects users across the world.
Between
Authors carefully choose information to impact the reader. What is the definition of impact?
To have a strong effect on someone
“We had a little trouble adjusting, the first week or so,” she said primly, “but now he’s a fine little helper. With occasional lapses, of course.”
“Laurie usually adjusts very quickly,” I said. “I suppose this time it’s Charles’s influence.”
“Charles?”
“Yes,” I said, laughing, “you must have your hands full in that kindergarten, with Charles.”
“Charles?” she said. “We don’t have any Charles in the kindergarten.”
What kind of irony is this?
Situational irony
Write a sentence that uses alliteration.
She sells seashells by the seashore
Describe what it means for a narrator to be unreliable.
un (not)
rely (trust)
able (worthy of)
An unreliable narrator is not trustworthy. They may exaggerate, have mental delusions, or lie.
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix intro?
Example: as an introvert I prefer to spend time inside my own mind, not talking to others.
Into, inside of, directed inward
Authors use text features to contribute to the understanding of the text.
What is the meaning of contribute?
To add or give
In the Tell-Tale Heart, the madman notices that the old man keeps the windows locked very tightly because he is afraid of robbers.
Describe the situational irony in this.
The old man is afraid of robbers, but the true danger is already living in his house, watching him each night. He should actually be keeping his bedroom door locked, not the windows!
Why do poets use repetition?
Bonus:
Which poetic form is characterized by repetition?
The emphasize themes, ideas, or feelings.
Villanelle
What is the difference between third person limited and third person omniscient point of view?
Third person limited provides the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third person omniscient provides the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
The word introspection comes from the Latin prefix intro meaning "into" and spect meaning "see or look."
In context: "I'm quitting basketball, Dad! I did some introspection and realized that my true passion is underwater basket weaving."
What does introspection mean?
To look inside of yourself, to self reflect.