Literary Elements #1
What is a plot?
The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
What date and time is your ELA final?
January 13th, 2024 at 7:50 AM
What is personification?
The attribution of human characteristics to things, abstract ideas, etc., as for literary or artistic effect.
The Castle Kendric hesitated on the threshold of the old abandoned castle, standing before its crumbling walls and broken windows. Rain poured around him like icy daggers as thunder roared overhead like a lion's roar, shaking the ground beneath him. His heart raced with fear as he contemplated what secrets this monolithic structure held within its walls. He had heard tales from the adults of the creatures that lurked in the shadows of this stormy night, but he was determined to face his fears headon. Taking a deep breath, Kendric slowly walked toward the castle's entrance. The closer he got, the more menacing it seemed to become - like an impenetrable fortress filled with horrors beyond his wildest imagination. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was watching him from within its depths. With each step forward, a wave of dread swept through him until he finally arrived at the entranceway.
What are the most likely reasons the author included paragraph 2? Select TWO correct answers.
A To explain why the abandoned castle is so important
B To describe in detail the exciting journey
C To highlight the danger of the situation
D To build a feeling of suspense
E To emphasize a feeling of fear, but Kendric continues anyway
D & E
What is the theme of the three little pigs?
Hard work and wise preparation can protect one against disaster.
OR
Patience and hard effort pay off in the end.
What is a setting?
The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.
What is a central idea?
The central idea, also called the main idea, is a brief, overall summary of what the entire story is about.
A comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated.
Metaphor
Nonrenewable Energy Nonrenewable energy sources, such as coal and oil, are major environmental concerns. Burning fossil fuels is the primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. These pollutants can lead to air pollution and acid rain while also damaging ecosystems and affecting agricultural production. Additionally, the extraction process of these resources can be incredibly damaging. It can pollute drinking water through contamination or cause deforestation when land is cleared for mining. As a limited resource, nonrenewable energy has the potential to run out in the near future, making it an unsustainable energy source overall. In contrast to nonrenewable sources, renewable energy sources like wind and solar offer a cleaner alternative with many benefits. These sources provide consistent access to clean energy that does not have as much of an impact on our environment. They also have less of a contribution to climate change since renewable sources don’t produce any emissions when generating electricity. Investing in renewable energy is key for reducing the negative effects of nonrenewable resources in our environment since they have far more sustainable properties than other fuel sources available today.
Which sentence from the article based represents the thesis of the article?
A Nonrenewable energy sources, such as coal and oil, are major environmental concerns.
B As a limited resource, nonrenewable energy has the potential to run out in the near future
C renewable energy sources like wind and solar offer a cleaner alternative with many benefits
D renewable energy is key for reducing the negative effects of nonrenewable resources
D
__________ is an emotional appeal designed to evoke certain feelings in your reader.
(Rhetorical Appeal)
What is a conflict?
A literary device that presents the struggle between two sides due to a disagreement in values, desires, motivations etc. In a novel, a conflict can present new sides of a character and the plot, establish the main action, create tension, and lead to the resolution.
What should be included in a body paragraph to support your central idea?
Evidence from given passages
AND
Literary Elements used by the author
What is this an example of?
The bee was buzzing in my ear.
Onomatopoeia
Bees Bees are equipped with highly specialized hairs to enable them to transport and spread pollen from flower to flower. Researchers at Georgia Tech have been studying the movements of bees in high-speed footage, revealing that each hair has a specific purpose. Each hair is carefully placed so that it can brush off pollen while also carrying the pollen grains. The hairs on the bee's eyes are positioned in such a way that they can fit one grain of pollen per hair, thus helping spread the pollen over larger distances. Furthermore, each bee has up to 170,000 unique hairs all over their bodies – all of which play an essential role in the pollination process. Moreover, honeybees have special features like their stiff 'basket' hairs, which help them collect more pollen and maintain it within their bodies for longer periods of time. This specialized adaptation helps bees efficiently transfer pollen from one flower to another, thus aiding in the process of pollination and ultimately playing a vital role in our ecosystem.
Based on the article, what conclusion can be made about the specialized hair on bees?
A This adaptation not only helps the bees but helps the environment.
B Bees need this adaptation to stay safe from predators.
C These hairs are essential to the survival and movement of bees.
D Without these hairs, bees would not be able to collect any pollen.
A
__________ is an ethical appeal designed to build trust and credibility.
(Rhetorical Appeal)
Ethos
_____________________is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization.
Characterization
Name 5 literary Elements
Answers will vary
What is this an example of?
Sally Sells Seashells by the Seashore
Alliteration
Matter (1) Matter is the substance from which all objects are formed and can be converts into energy. (2) The smallest units of matter are atoms in their purest form, referred to as elements. (3) When elements are combined, they arrange to form compounds and can form into different states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. (4) Solids can hold their shape; liquids can flow and are in the shape of the container in which they’re placed; and gasses have atoms that aren’t in contact with each other with the ability to expand or contract to fit into a container. (5) Matter also has certain physical and chemical properties, some of which are related to its state. (6) Physical properties include shape, color, melting points, and dinsity, and they cannot be changed. (7) Chemical properties include reacting to other substances or chemical changes.
What change should be made in sentence 1?
A Change from to for
B Insert a comma after formed
C Change converts to converted
D No change is needed.
C
Give an example of someone using Logos to appeal the audience...
If you don’t study, you will fail your final.
A rhetorical and literary technique where an author or speaker intentionally uses exaggeration and overstatement for emphasis and effect.
Hyperbole
What do you need in an introduction?
An opening hook to catch the reader's attention. Relevant background information that the reader needs to know. A thesis statement (claim) that presents your main point or argument.
What is this an example of?
The blue crystal sky was shimmering down on me.
Imagery
Earth and Space (1) Earth is one of the eight planets in our solar system that orbit around the sun. (2) The earth, inhabited by living organisms, is the only planet that is, as of now. (3) Science supports that this is due to a combination of characteristics that exist on the planet and elements that have not yet been found on other planets. (4) Additionally, the earth is located the right distance away from the sun and has an ozone layer to protect life from the intense rays cast by the sun. (5) While it is speculated that life may exist on other planets, space exploration has yet to yield any evidence.
The author forgot to include this sentence in the paragraph.
"These include having water to sustain life and having air for living organisms to breathe."
Where is the BEST place to insert this sentence?
A After sentence 1
B After sentence 2
C After sentence 3
D After sentence 4
C
What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?
Mood shows the particular scenes that direct us toward the subject of a story, but tone tells what each character actually thinks of that subject.