Unit 1
What is the meaning of the word Expound?
To explain in detail.
What is the meaning of Assuage?
to make less intense; reduce the severity of
What is the meaning of prodigious?
impressive in size.
What is the definition of regurgitate?
to repeat information, facts, or ideas with little understanding or comprehension
What is the definition of accost?
to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way
What are the four types of reading skills?
Skimming
Scanning
Intensive
Extensive
What is irony?
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
What is the definition of satire?
A literary device that uses humor or irony to ridicule customs or institutions found in a society.
What is the purpose of using sarcasm?
To expresses the opposite of what is actually meant. Its goal is often to express contempt.
What is tone in a story?
Is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.
What are four types of writing skills?
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
Descriptive
What is the theme of a story?
The central message that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
What is the purpose of ex exposition in writing?
To hook readers to make them want to keep reading
To introduce the topic or story
What is word choice?
The author’s use of specific words that can help the reader understand the text on a specific perspective in the narrative text.
Why does an author manipulate pacing?
Because the author wants to increase suspense, tension, clarify perspective, and emphasize significance.
What is the difference between Implicit and Explicit?
Implicit: Is understood despite not being clearly stated.
Explicit: Something that is clearly stated.
What are Archetypes?
are familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories.
What most effectively identifies the narrative elements depicted in a story?
Tone and setting.
What are the different types of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Symbolism
What are four narrative elements?
Characterization
Plot
Setting
Tone
What are the main four literary devices?
Symbolism
Allusion
Analogy
Onomatopoeia
Why is it important to know who is your audience?
So you know what type of writing style to use.
What are the five senses of sensory language?
Sound
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
What are the different types of irony?
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Why is it helpful to use an outline?
An outline allows a writer to categorize the main points, to organize the paragraphs into an order that makes sense, and to make sure that each paragraph/idea can be fully developed.