Literary Elements
Where does a story take place?
Setting
In a literary element paragraph, your evidence and analysis should ALWAYS connect back to what?
Central idea
Identify the grammatical error:
the central idea of "The Cop and the Anthem" is the illusion of freedom. soapy realizes that homeless shelters require him to give up his pride and privacy, so prison seems like a more appealing option for shelter.
The first letter of every sentence should be capitalized.
Diction
The sibling of the roach that Boubacar squashed yesterday decides to rebel against ALL bug-killers. What kind of external conflict is this? (i.e. Person vs...)
Bug vs. Society
Define characterization.
The physical, mental, and/or emotional traits of a character.
What are the six parts of a literary analysis paragraph called? (Hint: TEAPIC)
Topic sentence
Evidence
Analysis
(Author's) Purpose
Impact
Conclusion
Identify the grammatical error:
As O. Henry writes, "Because he wished to be arrested, they seemed to believe he was like a king, who could do no wrong".
The period should be inside the quotation marks.
The physical shape a poem takes on, or where the lines break, is known as what?
Structure
Time. Slime. Dime. Prime...
Rhyme!
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Supernatural
Person vs. Nature
What is the bolded part of this literary analysis called?
The author of “The Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice” uses Orpheus’s characterization as a musician to illustrate the strength of human connection. As the narrator says in the video, “Love and loss allowed [Orpheus] to see into the hearts of everyone.” This quote illustrates how Orpheus's love for Eurydice led to his ability to move all living beings with his music. Using Orpheus’s role as a musician, the author emphasizes how all forms of love are interconnected in the world. As a result, even after experiencing loss, Orpheus’s loyalty towards Eurydice creates music that touches both mortal and immortal beings. Therefore, the author develops the central theme that human connection triumphs over loss through Orpheus and Eurydice’s story.
Author's purpose
Identify both grammatical errors:
The central idea in Jupiter and His Mighty Company is that greed is destructive as a result of the war, Jupiter's hunger for power ended the peaceful Golden Age.
"Jupiter and His Mighty Company" should be in quotation marks, and there's a missing "because."
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Mood = How the reader feels
[NEW CONTENT!] Ms. G doesn't really like receiving roses, but a lot of people do! What does the red rose symbolize in many cultures?
Emotion, beauty, love, romance
A character (say, Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan) feels trapped between his love for his friends and his obsession with freedom. What kind of conflict is this?
Internal conflict
Create an analysis statement to continue this paragraph:
A central theme of Frozen is the triumph of love over fear. As Olaf says to Anna, "Some people are worth melting for." This quote...
Answers vary!
Example: This quote illustrates Olaf's willingness to risk his life for Anna because his care for her is stronger than his fear of melting.
Identify the grammatical error:
As O. Henry writes "Full of his new strength, Soapy began to argue. And it is not wise to argue with a New York cop."
There should be a comma after "writes."
Select any poetic device (structure, diction, tone) and explain how it shows up in the stanza below:
And that orange, it made me so happy,
As ordinary things often do
Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park.
This is peace and contentment. It’s new.
From "The Orange" by Wendy Cope
Answers vary!
Structure: Short sentences, proper capitalization
Diction: Simple, conversational language
Tone: Wholesome, nostalgic, warm, happy
[NEW CONTENT!] As Deren wrote in his poem, "Fries. Fries. Fries." What is it called when a poet says a word or a phrase multiple times for emphasis?
Repetition
Answers vary!
Examples: New York City has a very high homelessness rate, homeless people are more vulnerable to getting arrested, there's a stigma that homeless people are all criminals, etc.
What's wrong with this analysis?
As Suzanne Collins states, “May the odds be ever in your favor.” This quote is important because it is what they say for good luck before every reaping in the Hunger Games.
It's just a summary! It does not explain the deeper meaning or purpose of the evidence.
Identify the grammatical error(s):
The central idea of the poem "Animals" by Frank O'Hara is that the best things in life are timeless. As O'Hara writes in the last stanza, "I wouldn’t want to be faster / or greener than now if you were with me O you / were the best of all my days." In these lines, the speaker celebrates the love they experienced as they grew old.
There are none!
If a poet chooses not to capitalize or use punctuation, does that mean their work is grammatically incorrect?
Why or why not?
Nope!
Poets use style and form strategically to express themselves and convey meaning. Sometimes, they choose to bend grammar rules.
[NEW CONTENT!] Explain what this metaphor means:
"Ms. Rosa's apology was a paper umbrella in a thunderstorm."
The apology was weak and insincere.