Unit 1
Definition of allusion?
A short reference to a well-known person, event, or object.
Definition of taciturn?
Inclined to be silent or quiet; not speaking much.
Definition of vestige?
A small remainder or evidence of something that once existed.
Definition of languidly?
Slowly/weakly
Definition of surreptitiously?
stealthily or secretively(adverb).
What are the five main points of a plot structure?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
What are the four types of literary devices?
Allegory, analogy, anaphora, and apostrophe.
What are 3 elements of a narrative text?
Plot, setting, and characters.
What is the purpose of using satire in a text?
Satire is the use of humor or ridicule to expose the foolishness or shortcomings of people or society.
What is a subplot?
A subplot is a secondary plot or side story, less important than main plot but adds framing for characters and settings.
What is a central idea?
An overarching message or truth specific to a story.
What are three common narrative techniques?
Dialogue, description, and multiple plot lines.
What are the two types of characterization?
Indirect and direct characterization.
What is the purpose of using figurative language?
The use of words to express meanings different from their literal definitions in order to enhance power, persuasiveness, beauty, etc.
How does humor influence stories?
Humor is used to provoke deeper thought, amuse, provoke laughter, call attention to issues in society, etc.
How to identify the two types of conflict:
External conflict: takes place outside of the character-a struggle against nature, society, or another character.
Internal struggle: occurs inside characters head-a struggle against some aspect of themself.
Identifying denotation v.s connotation.
Denotation-dictionary definition of a word.
Connotation-emotional feelings or ideas tied to a word to create a positive or negative responses in the reader.
How can you analyze character perspective?
Find textual evidence to support how the character's feel about themselves, their surroundings, relationships, values, strengths, etc. Additionally, analyze the authors' explicit and implicit meanings in the text to back your argument.
Why is word choice important?
An author's word choice creates a tone and provides clues that enable the reader to determine perspective. This is important in formal writings to use specific wording to the field(jargon). This makes the writer credible.
Identifying framing v.s. flashback...
"Flashback concerns information from previous events, whereas framing concerns the order of how the story is related."
How can you identify the theme in a story?
Ask yourself the overall message the author wants to convey. Find textual evidence to support the development of the theme.
What is a common way to build suspense in writing in regards to time?
Pacing is a common way to slow or speed up the narrative. Building suspense or highlighting key information in the story.
What are effective strategies when revising a story?
Peer review, self-critique, and adding transitional words/phrases.
What is the purpose of sarcasm?
"Sarcasm is a literary device where an author uses harsh irony to express disapproval of someone or something, often by mockingly stating the opposite of what is actually meant. Sarcasm can also be presented as a compliment that is, in reality, deep contempt. Generally, the implied meaning behind the author’s use of sarcasm is to highlight a flaw in order to call attention to it."
What are some techniques used to brainstorm?
Idea mapping is a commonly used brainstorming tactic that uses visual mapping to connect ideas. Listing is another brainstorming tactic that allows you to organize your topics by separating them into common lists.