Lit Devices
Define imagery.
Words/phrases/sentences that evoke a sensory experience or create a picture with words for a reader.
What is the exposition of a story?
The beginning of the story that introduces key background information
Where do we need to add punctuation in this sentence:
Although carrots broccoli and corn are delicious I prefer fruit.
Although carrots, broccoli, and corn are delicious, I prefer fruit.
Define direct characterization.
When an author directly describes a character.
How would you cite a quote from Cathy Jones on page 27 of her book?
(Jones 27)
Define tone.
The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience conveyed through word choice and the style of the writing.
What is one detail that would be considered rising action in Lost in Yonkers?
Answers will vary
Where would you add punctuation to the following sentence:
I need more time to study for the final however my teacher refused to postpone it.
I need more time to study for the final; however, my teacher refused to postpone it.
Define indirect characterization.
When the author uses actions, words, choices, etc. to illustrate traits of a character
What is the difference between theme and summary?
Theme= Lesson about the story
Summary = event from the story
Define irony.
A contrast between expectation and reality...when something happens that is the opposite of what is expected
What is the climax of a story?
When the conflict of the story reaches a critical turning point
Where would we add punctuation to the following sentence:
The ice rink was supposed to open this Friday but it was too warm to freeze all the way through.
The ice rink was supposed to open this Friday, but it was too warm to freeze all the way through.
What type of characterization is the following? What trait can we identify about the character?
Maybe it was her poise and confidence, or maybe it was her contagious laughter, but Cleopatra seemed more beautiful than any of the other guests at the ball.
Direct Characterization
Poised...Confident...contagious laughter...beautiful
What are the four components of a well structured paragraph?
Topic sentence...Evidence/Supporting Details...Explanation of Evidence...Concluding Sentence
What literary device is this an example of"
As Mya and Cheyenne walked through the forest, Mya couldn't help but feel like the dark clouds approaching meant bad news.
Foreshadowing
What would be considered the climax of Lost in Yonkers?
When Bella confronts Grandma about how the Kurnitz kids were raised and her desire for independence
Add the correct punctuation:
The shiny red firetruck was a disruption to Mr. Kim's large kindergarten class.
The shiny, red firetruck was a disruption to Mr. Kim's large kindergarten class.
What type of characterization is the following and what traits can we identify?:
"Hey, I'm running really late, would you mind making a peanut butter sandwich for me for lunch?," my sister asked.
"Sorry, we're out of peanut butter," I replied, as I stared at the full jar in the cupboard.
Indirect Characterization...Answers will vary
Is the following an example of theme or summary:
Jay is a character with leadership skills that benefit many characters especially his brother Arty.
Summary
What literary device is this an example of:
No one in the town could believe it. Even with all the security measures, this morning the police station was robbed.
Irony (Situational)
What would be considered the resolution of Lost in Yonkers?
The resolution is when Bella and Grandma settle their differences and Eddie returns to pick up the children
Add the correct punctuation:
My mom however did not listen because she thought she already knew all of the information.
My mom, however, did not listen because she thought she already knew all of the information.
What is one thematic statement that Bella's character helps to illustrate in Lost in Yonkers?
Answers will vary.
BONUS!!
What is the difference between a static character and a dynamic character?
A dynamic character is one that changes from the beginning to the end...a static character stays the same