Narrative Techniques
2 or more characters having a conversation, ALWAYS in "quotation marks"
Dialogue
What day are you taking the English II LEAP?
Tuesday, May 7th
Which kind of essay do you NOT cite evidence in?
Narrative
A narrative essay prompt will ask you to either __ or __
Change the Point of View (POV) or Continue the story
Vivid descriptions that create a mental image, usually of a setting/other characters
Imagery / Sensory Language (sights/sounds/taste/touch/smell)
How many essays will you have to write on the LEAP?
2!
Where should the thesis of your essay go?
End of Intro paragraph (after context about readings)
For each reading on the Research Task, you must identify the central ____.
Argument / Idea (Who, Argues __ Because __)
The author's attitude toward a subject
Tone
50% of the LEAP multiple choices questions are about what?
Selecting the best evidence (if your answer to Part B doesn't match/prove the answer to Part A- it's wrong!)
How many body paragraphs do you write for a literary analysis essay? Research Essay? Why?
Literary Analysis = 2
Research Task = 3
# body paragraphs = # of readings
For the literary analysis task, if a prompt asks you to “analyze how the author” you must identify what?
Narrative Techniques
What is characterization?
The way a character's personality is described/developed
How important is the Leap test for your Q4 grade?
It is your final exam.
What are the 4 key Criteria for Success for a Body Paragraph? (brownie points if in order!)
Claim/Topic Sentence, Context, Evidence, Analysis
What are the 2 possible prompts on Research Task?
1. Analyze how the author developed the arguments
2. Evaluate the strengths of the arguments
Identify the following narrative technique:
Even though my mom had a heart of gold, she often acted without thinking. Within a moment, she could make you feel as small as a bug.
Simile / Metaphor/ Figurative Language
How can you identify if a prompt is a research task or a literary analysis essay?
Type of readings (literarture= poem/short stories vs informational texts = science, history, non-fiction)
# of readings (2 for lit vs 3 for research)
Write thesis, Gather evidence, Outline, Write
Literary Analysis Essay: What are three possible impacts of narrative techniques that you may have to analyze? (Aka: Analyze how the author developed ____” )
Theme, Characterization, Mood