Literary Elements
What is commonly referred to as the turning point of the story?
Climax
The following is an example of what literary device:
His eyes were as bright as the sun.
Simile
December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy… No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory… I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
Persuade
Triumphant
victorious; the feeling after having won something
Read the following stanza from "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. What is the mood?
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow
From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Nameless here for evermore.
Bleak, somber, depressing
Note: "Sad" only gets half points!
Setting
the time and place in which a story takes place
The water trickled slowly from the spout.
Drip.
Drop.
Onomatopoeia
Katherine Johnson was an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA from 1953 until 1986. She was a human computer. In a time when minorities held very few jobs in mathematics and science, Johnson was a trailblazer.
To inform
Essential
necessary
Fill in the blank:
_________ can be used to explain how the actors should move or how the scene should be set in a play, developing the plot and setting and contributing to character development.
Stage Directions
What are the different point of views through which a story can be told?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
She was as hungry as a hippo.
Hyperbole (Alliteration is also acceptable)
December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy… No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory… I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
to persuade
Mutable
prone to change
What is the difference between the connotative meaning of a word and the denotative meaning of a word?
20 bonus points if you can give a clear example.
Denotative: dictionary definition
Connotative: meaning beyond the literal meaning; emotions or feelings associated with a word
What are the five plot elements? Name them in order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
The following is an example of what literary device:
The woman cut off her hair and sold it in order to raise money to buy her husband a Christmas present, only to find out that he bought her an expensive comb set for Christmas.
Irony
The Grinch hated the Who's down in Who-ville they say,
so he snuck down in secret, early Christmas day.
He stole all their presents, he stole all their wrapping,
he stole all their food, all their tinsel and trappings.
Then he took it all up to the top of Mt. Crumpit,
packed high on his sleigh, he was ready to dump it.
To entertain
Synthesize
combine
Explain the difference between tone and mood.
Tone is the author's feelings towards a subject.
Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by the poem.
Name the different types of conflicts:
Half points if you name at least half of them. No points if you name less than half.
Man v Man
Man v Nature
Man v Tech
Man v Self
Man v Society
Man v Supernatural
The reoccurring visual of the image of the mockingbird in "The Hunger Games" is an example of what literary device?
Motif
Guys, have you been to the downtown farmers market on Saturdays? It's one of my favourite ways to spend the morning. The fresh veggies and local goods are amazing, and you get to chat with friendly farmers growing their own stuff. I always walk away with breakfast and lunch sorted for days. Even better, shopping directly from farmers means more money goes back into our community. It's a fun outing too - I see lots of neighbours there every weekend. So this Saturday, let's go check it out. Who wants to join me on a trip to support locals? I promise you'll leave full and happy.
Persuade
Substantiate
to provide evidence for
List at least three things that should be considered when analyzing characterization.
Physical description
Background
Personality
Inner thoughts
Interactions with other characters