CONCEPTS
A work that conveys a hidden meaning
What is an allegory?
The technique that an allegory uses in order to be able to represent and communicate its deeper meaning
What is symbolism?
Says, states, writes, comments, mentions.
What are weak signal verbs?
A punctuation mark used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence.
What is a comma?
The author's attitude
What is tone?
Something that is suggested, or happens, indirectly
What is implication?
An example of this is when...
What is an elementary sounding signal phrase?
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS)
What are coordinating conjunctions?
The opposite of what is expected
What is irony?
The process of drawing a conclusion from supporting evidence.
What is inference?
Contractions, slang, abbreviations, cliches, personal pronouns.
What is use of informal/imprecise diction?
Two or more independent clauses that are connected to one another with a coordinating conjunction.
What is a compound sentence?
Structure of text, style, plot, characterization, word choice
What are instances of irony (as it impacts tone)?
The use of characters and events to depict abstract things rather than events or people.
What is conceptual allegory?
"Evidence from the text" (Askar 27).
What is MLA parenthetical citation format?
Joining two independent clauses with a comma and no coordinating conjunction
What is a comma splice?
Identify narrator/speaker, observe writing style, identify fig. lang., note word choice
What is determining author's tone?
Cynical, accusatory, sarcastic, serious, angry, cautionary, empathetic, solemn, optimistic
What are tone words?
Commas, hyphens, periods, the word "page," the word "paragraph," quotation marks.
What are things that do not appear in parenthetical citations?
add the appropriate coordinating conjunction, change the comma to a semicolon, or make each independent clause its own sentence.
What are ways to fix a comma splice?