The Writing Process
What is it called when you gather ideas and think about what you might include in a piece of writing?
brainstorming
Which type of dog is Liz's pet?
a pug
What is a protagonist
Main character
Define epilogue
A conclusion/final thought after a story
What is the one kind of internal conflict
man vs. self
Your first draft is done--what is the next step?
Revision! (examine/change idea level)
What is Amadou's job on earth?
a cab driver
what is a minor character?
Someone less important to the plot development/less present in the story
define allusion
reference to other famous work of art
what are the three kinds of external conflict
man vs. man/nature/society
What are two elements we check for at the essay and paragraph level during revision?
unity and coherence
How does Zooey let Liz know about her wedding?
Message in a bottle
What is characterization?
The process by which the author creates the characters through actions/dialogue etc
define symbolism
the use of symbols to enhance a story
Which is "longer" in a novel: exposition or resolution
exposition
Why is it useful to use a grammar phone (or read your essay aloud)?
You can hear differently than you read/you can catch typos/you are often more fluent in spoken/heard English
Who attends Liz's release?
many people (no dogs)
Who are some major supporting characters from Elsewhere?
Owen, Betty, Thandi, Curtis, the dogs
define foreshadowing
the use of hints or references to events to set the reader up for their occurance
What is the climax of a novel?
The moment of highest tension
What is included in a heading on a piece of writing?
name/teachers name/class/date due
When is the new "liz" born? (generally)
6:24 AM (the morning)
What specifically is an antagonist (think: not evil!)
Someone who prevents/stops/hinders the protagonist from getting what they want
define conflict
problems or points of tension in a story
Name some events from the falling action in Elsewhere
forgives Amadou, dives, 2nd release etc