Lit Theory
A way of reading literature that involves interpreting the text through a certain "lens."
What is a Reading/Literary Theory?
Which literary theory is being applied?
Story: 3 Little Pigs
Context: First two pigs quickly built their homes because they were lazy and didn't want to work. The third pig was the opposite and took his time. Look where that got them. Hard work pays off.
Response: I wonder if the person who wrote this story also had two siblings who didn't work as hard as he did.
Biographical Theory
What are the 7 steps in the TPCASTT model?
Title, Paraphrase, Connotation, Attitude, Shift, Title (again), Theme
Explain the process (what we do) in the second and third steps of the TPCASTT model.
Paraphrase (step 2) is to put the poem's lyrics into your own words
Connotation (step 3) is to look for words or phrases that have meanings beyond the literal (hidden meanings).
In the exact order, which rhetorical devices are these?
1. Feelings of emotion or passion
2. Logic, using real statistics and data
3. Credibility, trust
1. Pathos
2. Logos
3. Ethos
This reading/literary theory involves you making meaning with the text, based on your own life experiences and how the text makes you feel.
What is the Reader-Response Theory?
Which literary theory is being applied?
Story: Cinderalla
Context: Her step-siblings treat her rudely and never let Cinderella do anything or get anything she wants.
Response: I also feel like I am the misunderstood sibling who gets mistreated all the time.
Reader Response Theory
Explain the process (what we do) in the first and sixth step of the TPCASTT model (Title).
First Title = predict what the song will be about
Second time with Title = Seeing if the meaning of it has changed after analyzing the poem
Explain the process (what we do) in the fourth and fifth steps of the TPCASTT model.
Attitude (step 4) is to try and figure out how to speaker is feeling.
Shift (step 5) is to analyze the poem for any changes that occur.
If something is sad and makes you cry, then this appeals to your _____.
Pathos
The reading/literary theory involves us reading the text in the perspective of the female; we have to consider the societal roles that have been given to women when reading the text.
Which literary theory is being applied?
Quote from an unknown character in a story: "I am powerful, I am strong"
Response 1: If the character is a boy, it sounds like the boy is bragging about his muscles.
Response 2: However, if the character is a girl, it sounds like she is prepping herself mentally for a big moment that is about to happen. OR, maybe she is telling herself this because she got so hurt and is trying to get better.
Gender/Feminist Theory
Explain the process (what we do) in the second step of the TPCASTT model (paraphrase).
To put the stanzas into our own words.
Explain what a theme is in your own words.
A theme is the main idea or message of a story that can give a life lesson.
A scientist using their graphs and observations as proof to show the general public that their team of scientists can be trusted.
Logos
This reading/literary theory invloves the reader analyzing the text's story and themes based on the life of the author. The author's life experiences and mindset both play a role in the story's outcome.
What is the Biographical Theory?
Which literary theory(ies) CAN be applied and why?
Context: Billie wasn't as gifted as the other students in class in terms of physical ability, but always gave a fighting effort even when the situation seemed impossible to overcome.
Any, as long as you explained your answer with supporting details.
Distinguish the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing. When is it appropriate to summarize the stanzas instead of paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing = to put something in your own words
Summarize = to get the main points and shorten in length
You can summarize when the words of the poem are already easy to understand.
Explain the difference between Connotation and Denotation.
Then explain the connotations (positive and negative) of the word "talkative."
Connotation = hidden meaning of a word
Denotation = dictionary definition of a word
Talkative: Means to be chatty, but the connotation can either be annoyingly talkative (negative) or one who is very social (positive).
If a commerical is using celebrities to persuade you, they are using _______.
Ethos
Answer ALL 3 parts: Reading from the perspective and mindset of the author is called the 1. _______, reading and making connections with the text based on your own life experiences is called the 2. _______, and reading in the perspective of the female while considering their societal roles is called the 3. _________.
What are the 1. Biographical, 2. Reader-Response, and 3. Gender Theories?
Which literary theory is being applied?
Context: Katniss Everdeen's mother is portrayed as emotionless and one who isn't a good mother. She is always frantic (panicky) and scared.
Response: I wonder if Suzanne Collins' (author) experiences with her own mother had something to do with Katniss' mother being weak.
Biographical Theory
Critique the difference between tone and mood. Who do these feelings apply to?
Tone = how the speaker of the poem feels
Mood = how the reader (you) feels
What are the types of shifts we can look for in a poem?
Shifts in speaker, tone, mood, setting, situation, etc.
If you are in a situation where you want to prove your morality and that you know the difference between what is wrong and right, which rhetorical device are you most likely going to be using and why?
Ethos because you are trying to build your credibility and trust that you are a good person.