What does the reader learn about during the exposition of a novel?
meets characters, the setting and basic beginning of the story
100
What is an antagonist?
a character who opposes the protagonist
100
What is brainstorming?
the process of gathering ideas before writing
200
How is a process essay organized?
Chronological order
200
How is the Works Cited arranged?
In alphabetical order
200
What is the difference between the major and a minor conflict?
The major conflict takes the whole novel to resolve; a minor conflict can be solved by the end of a chapter (for example)
200
Why are minor supporting characters usually flat and/or static?
They are not in the story enough for a reader to see/understand more about them.
200
what is the goal of free writing?
to write the whole time/ warm up/ brainstorm
300
Name three types of hooks:
anecdote, quotation, facts or statistics, general statement
300
What is included for an in-text citation?
parentheses last name page number
300
What are the three kinds of foreshadowing?
Concrete, abstract and prominent
300
Give an example of a ROUND STATIC character from Elsewhere and why
Thandi (for example)
300
What are two ways to edit and correct a run-on sentence?
Make a compound sentence ( add a comma and a conjunction) or use a semi colon between sentences
400
What are the two kinds of organization for a Compare and Contrast essay?
block and point-by-point
400
Name two different mediums of publication:
Print and Web
400
What are the 5 kinds of indirect characterization an author can use?
STEAL (speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, looks)
400
Why would a more advanced, subtle novel use more indirect characterization than direct characterization?
Because direct characterization is obvious/doesn't engage the reader as deeply or require as much inference
400
What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing
paraphrasing: stating an author's ideas in your own words, about as long. Summarizing: condensing a longer passage into shorter wording...may not include all parts or ideas
500
What is the space at the beginning of the paragraph called?
Indentation (to indent) TAB
500
How should the three authors of a book be cited?
last name, first name et al
500
Give an example of an invented symbol that has become inherited
Peter Pan, Romeo (for example)
500
Which type of conflict is an internal struggle within a character?
man vs. self
500
How many essays have we written during summer program?
5: Elsewhere pair essay
supporting character
process
compare/contrast
Literature as a lens