Literary Terms and Devices
What are the 3 types of irony and their definitions?
verbal- opposite of what was said is meant/sarcasm
situational-- opposite of what is expected to happen, happens
Dramatic- the reader/audience knows something the characters do not
Name 3 of characters from Frankenstein
Victor, Elizabeth, the Monster/Creature
(Harvey, etc.)
If you don't do this in your Focus Statement, you won't get the easy thesis point:
answer the prompt
What is the difference between an open form and closed form poem?
open-- follows no set tradition rules; reader has to figure out pattern
closed--follows a strict set of rules, rhyme, rhythm; usually tradition in nature
What is Ms. Thompson's first name?
Megan
What are two types of allusions?
Religious allusions, mythological allusions, literary allusions, pop culture allusions, etc.
Name one MOWAW from Othello
answer will vary
Ex: Jealousy can lead people to mistrust faithful loved ones.
What is Ms. Thompson's metaphor for a good line of reasoning and what does this metaphor mean?
A string of Christmas Lights-- thread connect your FS/Mowaw throughought each body paragraph elaborating on your analysis. All assertions need to be supported and connected
Why might an author use 1st person POV over 3rd person POV? What are the down sides to structuring a story in 1st person?
1st person creates an intimate view and allows readers to feel the main character's feelings; downside is we only get one character's pov and it could be unreliable
Who did Ms. Thompson 'go to'/chaperone prom with?
Ms. Williams and Ms. Gimmestad
What do we mean when we talk about character complexity? Give an example of a complex character.
Complex characters often hold conflicting values, emotions, or desires. They are multifaceted and nuanced.
Answer may vary
How is the creature from Frankenstein a complex character?
Several answers will be accepted.
Despite being a creature born from death and parentless, the creature has emotional and intellectual depth.
OR
The creature is more human and moral (at least at the beginning) than most humans.
What MUST you do in your evidence and commentary for FRQ1 and FRQ2 that you DON'T have to do for your FRQ3?
You must address how at least two literary devices or elements help develop the MOWAW.
Have direct quotes
Close answers will be accepted.
How do you tell the difference between an Italian and Shakespearean sonnet? How does knowing the difference help?
Rhyme scheme-- ending couplet
alerts us to where shift should be
What month is Ms. Thompson's birthday?
Extra 100 points if you know the day.
May 19th
What is stream of consciousness? Give an example.
Literary technique that tries to capture the natural flow of a character's thoughts, feelings, memories, and sensory experiences; often breaks grammar rules.
Examples will vary
How is Emilia from Othello a complex character?
Emilia starts off complicit in Iago’s plans, but becomes his greatest threat.
Emilia is a subservient, loyal wife until her moral compass is tested.
Emilia, despite being a traditional, subservient wife, challenges gender double standards.
If you are running out of time on the FRQ portion of the test, what should you bare minimum do?
Make sure you have a thesis/focus statement for all three prompts that answers the prompt so as to at least get the Thesis point for each essay.
NEVER leave a FRQ blank.
What is enjambment?
(in verse) the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza.
How old is Ms. Thompson turning this year?
33
What is a synecdoche?
a figurative language device in which a part represents a whole
-butts in seats; feet on the ground; the crown rules the kingdom
Name three novels or plays that would fit the following prompt:
Often in literature, a character’s success in achieving goals depends on keeping a secret and divulging it only at the right moment, if at all. Choose a novel or play of literary merit that requires a character to keep a secret. In a well-organized essay, briefly explain the necessity for secrecy and how the character’s choice to reveal or keep the secret affects the plot and contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.
Answers will vary.
When taking the MCQ, what phrase does Ms. Thompson say in hopes to help you not second guess and affirm your answer choices?
Right answers never contradict right answers.
What is the technique that involves marking the stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry? What is the meter of most English Sonnets?
Scansion and Iambic Pentameter
What classes is Ms. Thompson teaching next year?
AP research and E2 KAP