Unit 1
bountiful
fertile, copious, multiple
Renaissance
Rebirth
satire
Literary techniques, such as humor or irony, to expose the foolishness of others.
forte
specialty, strength, talent
Encroach
trespass or intrude
Implicit and Explicit
Something that is implicit is understood despite not being clearly stated, while something that is explicit is clearly stated
archetype
An archetype is a character, situation, or symbol that commonly occurs in literature and represents universal patterns or characteristics.
Rising Action
where the tension builds and the scene is set for the climax.
inference
an educated guess, readers usually gather explicitly stated evidence and other clues to arrive at deeper implied meanings and intent
Pacing
rhythm of the story—how slowly or quickly the actions and events develop and unfold.
theme
A story’s theme is the central message or universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
Five elements of plot
Exposition, Rising action, Climax, Falling action, and Resolution
Writing Exposition
Needs to hook readers to make them want to keep reading.As well as, introduce the topic or story
identify 3 types of irony
Verbal, Situational, Dramatic
What Is a Claim?
A single sentence that summarizes the central idea of your essay
Sensory Language
Sound, Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight.
Which response most clearly presents a character archetype in literature?
a young man who goes on a quest and encounters many trials
Which options are elements of a narrative text?
setting and conflict
What defines an understatement
Understatement is the representation of information in a minimal or subdued way, and is used for humor or emphasis.
Purpose of a subplot
To provide support for the main plot.
what makes a gothic romance story?
Taboo Subjects, Detailed Descriptions, Personification of Nature
When drafting your story, you should write paragraphs detailing What?
the rising action, the climax, the falling action
Figurative Language
which explains or clarifies one item in terms of another on a nonliteral level.
Type of figureative langauge
Anaphora, Imagery, Metaphor, Personification, and Simile.
What is the goal of brainstorming
To create a group of ideas pertaining to a certain topic. Brainstorming can help you identify many different literary and narrative elements