Word Meaning
What is connotation?
The feeling that a word or phrase produces.
What is the repetition of sounds at the ends of words called? (It gives poems a musical quality and creates unity between ideas)
Rhyme
In poetry, a group of lines is called a ___.
Stanza
What is dialogue?
The characters' words, which move the plot foward
What is a character's perspective called?
Point of View
What is a metaphor?
A comparison of two things, not meant to be taken literally, that helps the reader picture or understand something better.
What is alliteration?
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
What is the pattern of rhyme in poetry called?
Rhyme scheme
What are stage directions?
An element of a drama that describes the setting and explains what the actors should do or how they should speak or behave.
How is point of view as in perspective revealed?
Through words, thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Chef Fondant's review: "Your granola bar is quite luscious. I like the contrast between the rich, buttery cashews and the tasty tart cranberries. However, the bar was a bit brittle."
Identify which of the following words has a positive connotation, which has a neutral connotation, and which has a negative connotation:
Luscious, tart, brittle
luscious - positive
tart - neutral
brittle - negative
What is it called when an author chooses to use the same words, phrases, or sounds multiple times within a poem?
Repetition
from In the Garden by Emily Dickinson
1) A bird came down the walk:
2) He did not know I saw;
3) He bit an angle-worm in halves
4) And ate the fellow, raw.
How many syllables are in each line?
6,6,8,6
What are acts?
Groups of scenes, which are like chapters in a book
When determining narrative point of view, you are identifying who is telling the story. Narrative point of view is most commonly first or third person. Tell the difference between the two.
Extra 200 points: tell the difference between third person limited and omniscient.
First - a character in the story is telling it
Third - someone outside the story
3rd person Omniscient - all-knowing about all characters
3rd person Limited - focused on one character
The gray sky is confused and scurrying;
It is rosy in spite of itself.
What is the literal meaning of the figurative language used in these lines?
The gray sky has clouds moving across it, reflecting light from the setting sun.
Provide an example of alliteration.
Answers will vary.
What is the rhyme scheme of the following poem?
1) Upon a nice mid-spring day,
2) Let's take a look at Nature's way.
3) Breathe the scent of nice fresh air,
4) Feel the breeze within your hair.
AABB
What does the following scene reveal about the characters?
MADDY: Hey, Sue...
(Sue stops, turns)
SUE: What?
MADDY: (reminding her she's supposed to say it) Good Luck!?
SUE: (with very little enthusiasm) Yeah, you too.
MADDY: Jeez (sarcastic) Thanks a lot!
(Maddy walks away, annoyed)
It shows that Maddy and Sue have conflict between them.
Suppose a teacher gave her students a long study sheet to fill out over the weekend so that they would be well-prepared for Monday’s test, but one student already had plans to spend time with friends. Make an inference about point of view. How would the student describe the assignment? How would the teacher would describe the assignment?
Student: It's unfair and boring
Teacher: It's a good way to learn and study for a test. It's a great use of time.
The proud gorgeous buildings
Love the light
Which words have a positive connotation?
Based on this word choice, what is the speaker's attitude toward the buildings?
proud, gorgeous, love
The speaker admires the buildings' beauty
What impact does rhyme and repetition have on a poem or a story?
It creates a musical element, as in a song. It unifies the piece. It draws attention to important details.
In the poem "How Do I Love Thee?" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the speaker repeats the phrase "I Love Thee" a total of nine times. The following excerpt includes four of the nine repetitions:
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with a passion put to use
in my old griefs... I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears of all my life!
Explain how the poet has used repetition to express the speaker's feelings.
By repeating the phrase so often and then describing specific ways, the poet helps readers understand the nature and extent of the speaker's love.
MADDY: Hey, Sue...
(Sue stops, turns)
SUE: What?
MADDY: (reminding her she's supposed to say it) Good Luck!?
SUE: (with very little enthusiasm) Yeah, you too.
MADDY: Jeez (sarcastic) Thanks a lot!
(Maddy walks away, annoyed)
How will this scene affect the plot?
The characters will have to deal with their conflict later.
It was a cold winter day, a particularly cold winter day. As Devon waited at the bus stop, the cold air cut through his parka. He crossed his arms in a futile attempt to gather warmth. The traffic passed by indifferently. Devon watched the motorists. They seemed so content in their little metal cages. So warm. He wished that he were in a car. A dog in the apartment complex across the street barked incessantly.
What is the Devon's point of view?
How do you know?
cold, jealous
"wished that he were in the car"
"crossed his arms in a futile attempt to gather warmth."