unit 1
The meaning of denotation
The denotation of a word is its meaning that appears in the dictionary. The meaning is objective, with no associated negative or positive emotions surrounding it.
assuage
to make less intense; reduce the severity of
clemency
kind or lenient treatment
cuisine
a method of cooking, usually from a specific country or region
accost
to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way
Understanding Implicit and Explicit Meaning
Interpreting what a text is communicating is a multi-step effort that involves reading between the lines and determining different levels of meaning in a text. There are two layers of meaning in a text, and they are most commonly referred to as implicit meaning and explicit meaning.
Analyze the effect of figures of speech, connotative words, and literary devices.
using figures of speech by Analyze the effect of figures of speech, connotative words, and literary devices.
Reading Skill: Exploring Literary Elements Through The Author’s Perspective
Reading Skill: Determine Perspectives Using Meaning and Word Choice
demonstrate how to determine perspective in literature by analyzing explicit and implicit meaning and examining the author’s choice of words. You will also see how to apply this understanding to improve your comprehension skills.
showing a character’s perspective about another character
Examining an Author’s Choices in Using Pacing and Plot
writing a response to frankenstin
writing an active response throughout the lessons about frankenstein using textual evidence
Writing Skill: Fictional Narrative: Introduction to Gothic Romanticism
Fiction writing is narrative writing that involves elements of plot and character created entirely by the author, as opposed to nonfiction, which is based on real world events and real people.
Writing Skill: Fictional Narrative – Drafting the Exposition
The exposition provides readers with many clues about plot, characters, and tone, so think carefully about how you will introduce these in your own writing.
reflective writing
Reflective writing is an analytical practice in which the writer describes a real or imaginary scene, event, interaction, passing thought, or memory and adds a personal reflection on its meaning
Writing Skill: Literary Analysis
A literary analysis essay explains and interprets the meaning of a literary text. To analyze a text is to break it down into its smaller parts in order to understand the meaning of the whole. In general, a literary analysis essay may address how
applying implicit and explicit meaning to what you are reading
Every literary representation of a text can present a different interpretation of the work. One interpretation can emphasize certain parts of a text and de-emphasize others. A change in pacing, tone, setting, perspective, or other details can vary the perceived meaning of a text. Even a narration of a poem or story can cause a listener to see nuances in meaning through the intonations and inflections of a voice, creating an effect completely different from what a reader encounters when reading the same text.
focus on identifying figurative language and interpreting its meaning within the text.
reading poems and highlighting figurative langiage and interpreting it
Reading Skill: Exploring Literary Elements Through The Author’s Perspective
reading poems and putting youself in the authors shoes
Reading Skill: Determine Perspectives Using Meaning and Word Choice
Look at the words and phrases the author uses to help you determine perspective. Ask yourself: What words and phrases point to the author’s or character’s perspective? What perspective is communicated through these words and phrases?
Authors can propel the plot in engaging ways by varying the pace. To do this, authors can choose to
Pacing and Tone
Applying a writing skill
i couldnt think of writing skill from unit one but we did have to do the frankenstein respond project.
applying Writing Skill: Fictional Narrative
writing a five page essay about a fictional story
Writing Skill: Fictional Narrative – Drafting the Exposition
Typing the exposition of our figurative narrative about gothic romance
applying reflective writing
Literature Project—Let’s Respond: Frankenstein Chapter 13 – An Education from Afar - Lesson 16 Response Instruction
Use this activity to enhance your comprehension by reflecting on what you have just read in Frankenstein.
applying writing a Literary Analysis