Literary Tools
Define Allusion
A popular or well known story (book, movie, poem, experience) referenced in a text
What is a stanza?
A "paragraph" for a poem. A section of the text used to distinguish the organization of ideas
Where would this go in a textual analysis essay?
"Victor shows he is not fit to be called mature through his relationships, his disjointed education, and his lack of commitment to his work"
Thesis (central claim). This would go in an introductory paragraph. It lays out 3 reasons that will be addressed through the body paragraphs.
Give me a text we've read that deals with the theme of "hope". Explain the theme in context of the book.
Frankenstein = The monster has hope that he can be accepted, but is consistently disappointed.
When writing a quote, describe the proper punctuation for the quote and in-text citation.
1.) Quotation marks
2.) Comma for He says, ".."
3.) Parenthesis with page # or text # (34)
4.) Period after parenthesis
Explain the difference between dramatic irony and situational irony
Dramatic irony= something the reader/audience knows that the characters do not.
Situational irony= the opposite of the expected outcome of a situation
What is enjambment?
When the sentence in a poem flows over into the next line
Where would this go in my textual analysis essay?
The first sign of Napoleon's corrupt nature is seen through his name-calling of Snowball.
Supporting claim (claim for a body paragraph)
Macbeth- Macbeth believed it was fate that he become king because he was spurred on by the witches.
What are 4 words to use instead of "this quote shows"
demonstrates, illustrates, communicates, connects, implies, underlines, emphasizes
Define Tone. List 5 Tone words.
Tone = author's attitude toward their subject; its seen in how they talk about the story (how they word things). Tone words: conversational, formal, friendly, bitter, sarcastic, informative, playful
What is the difference between blank verse and free verse in a poem?
Blank verse = without rhyme, but still with a formal patter of rhythm (like iambic pentameter)
Free verse = no rhyme, no rhythm. Total free for all.
Napoleon's use of name-calling, playing on the animal's fear, and rewriting of history shows that he is corrupt in his leadership.
Thesis statement (central claim). Lays out the main reasons that will be analyzed in the body paragraph.
Using the texts we've read, give me an example of the theme "Nature vs. Nurture"
Frankenstein with his monster
Define a fable
a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
Define connotation with an example
Connotation: the association of thoughts, feelings, experiences, stories with a particular item. Can be subjective or implied. Example: Family
Connotations of Family: Happy, sad, together, broken
What is a sonnet?
14 lined poem
associated with Shakespeare (although, not just from him)
Follows iambic pentameter
The satirical story Animal Farm, by George Orwell, provides an example of rebellion against tyranny and the rebuilding of a society. Written as an allusion to the Russian Revolution, Orwell provides characters that seem to parallel leaders like Stalin and Lenin.
Hook / background info. Place in intro paragraph
Using the texts we've read, connect two texts to the theme of "cruelty towards others"
In Speak, Melinda is abandoned by her middle school friends, isolated
Define "couplet"
Name 5 literary conflicts
C v Character
C v Self
C v Society
C v Fate / supernatural
C v Technology
Explain what iambic pentameter means.
iamb = pair of syllables (one stressed, one unstressed)
penta = 5
meter= rhythm or pattern in poem
Thus, we have 10 syllables, following a pattern of stressed/unstressed.
Of equal importance is the way that Napoleon manipulates the animals through the rewriting of history.
Supporting claim (claim for body paragraphs #2 or #3)
Using the texts we've read, connect two texts to the theme "confidence"
Macbeth is overly confident in his fate. Victor is overly confident in his ability to create life and be a scientific success.
Define "implicit" and state what its antonym is
implied though not plainly expressed. Antonym = explicit