LOTF
Name an important symbol
multiple (piggy's glasses, the conch, the beast, snake, the LOTF)
What is an independent clause
contains a subject and predicate and can stand alone as a complete sentence
What is close-reading
deeply analyze a text beyond the surface level meaning
Define: irate and gluttony
irate: angry
gluttony: greedy overindulgence
How many sentences is a thesis statement?
one
Name an important symbol
multiple (piggy's glasses, the conch, the beast, snake, the LOTF)
what is a dependent clause
contains a subject and verb, but does not express a complete thought
name 1 method used to close-read
multiple (up-down-why, repetitions, similarities, contradictions, narrative/authorial intents)
Define: pauper and usurp
usurp: to seize by force or without right
What are the two things every thesis should have?
Claim: what you plan to argue
Reason: the reason for your argument
What is an allegory?
A text with more than one level of meaning: one literal/one metaphorical
name the construction of both active and passive voice
active: subject >verb object
passive: object>verb>subject
name 1 method used to close-read
multiple (up-down-why, repetitions, similarities, contradictions, narrative/authorial intents)
Define: trite and rift
trite: common; overused
rift: a split or break
name 2 things that make a poor thesis
An effective thesis cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no"
A thesis is not a topic; nor is it a fact; nor is it an opinion
How did Golding's life influence his writing?
he grew up in WWI and served in WWII
What is a run-on sentence?
when two or more independent clauses are connected improperly
What is a connotation?
an idea/feeling that a word invokes beyond its literal meaning
Define: semblance and condone
semblance: a likeness, an outward appearance
condone: to pardon or overlook
give 3 characteristics of a strong thesis statement
A strong thesis statement is clear; focuses on a specific, narrow aspect of the topic; not an obvious opinion that the reader already shares; can be defended by reason rather than by emotion; sets forth the writer’s point of view
What did Golding study in college?
first science, then literature and philosophy
What is a comma splice
using a comma to link two independent clauses, which should instead be linked by a colon, semicolon, or conjunction
What is diction?
an author's word choice
eminent: famous; outstanding
fabricate: to make up
How does the thesis connect to the rest of your essay
it outlines the progression of the essay