vocab words you don't understand
to make less intense; reduce the severity of
assuage
What is the difference between connotation and denotation.
The denotation of a word is its meaning that appears in the dictionary and has no associated negative or positive emotions.
The connotation of a word is the emotional association that a word carries with it.
Common Narrative Techniques
dialogue, description, multiple plot lines
This prewriting technique is also called clustering, webbing, or idea mapping.
mind-mapping
Provides you with synonyms for writing.
thesaurus
The manager wanted augmented sales—pronto, or our jobs were at risk!
meaning increased, enhanced
examine the ______ of setting and ______
impact
tone
The dictionary defines dream as "as series of thoughts, images, etc. in sleep" This is words
Denotation
how to analyze central ideas and themes
determine the authors or characters perspectives through implied meanings
While Sherlock Holmes is an interesting literary character he remains unchanged. He is a/n
Static character
true or false
solicitude means attentive concern or care
true
Adding affixes—a prefix, suffix, or both—to a base word or a root can change a word’s meaning and part of speech
When you add a prefix, the meaning changes.
When you add a suffix, the meaning and the part of speech can change.
House and home have similar dictionary definitions but they have different
connotations
what is sarcasm and how is it used
Sarcasm is a literary device in which an author uses a harsher form of irony to express disapproval of someone or something, often by mockingly stating the opposite of what is actually meant.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution (also called the denouement)
elements of a plot
synonyms:
stubbornness, willfulness
related words:
obstinate (adjective), obstinately (adverb)
obstinacy
Implicit meaning
can be understood despite not being clearly stated
can be determined by making an inference through reading between the lines and gathering textual evidence
Narrative Techniques Involving Time
Ticking Clock Scenario, Flashback, Pacing, Scene
You write continuously about whatever comes to mind regarding any possible topic for your writing task. Let your mind freely wander, and find connections between ideas as they naturally develop. Do not stop and edit your work, do not stop and think about what you are writing, and do not worry about using correct grammar or punctuation.
freewriting
Similar to an introduction, exposition has two purposes:
to hook readers to make them want to keep reading
to introduce the topic or story
Is this word used correctly in this sentence
Grandma bequeathed $1,000 to the pet shelter.
yes
Explicit meaning
is clearly stated
is easily detectable
is distinctly conveyed through an author’s direct message or meaning
first step
drafting a narrative
A ______ can be a lesson that readers learn after reading a text, and any ______ can be transferred to other texts
theme
Using precise language means _____
using exact nouns and vivid verbs to help readers picture the scene.