Literary Elements
What is Imagery?
A vivid description that evokes the senses
If we are writing to the school board, you will be more ___________ .
Formal & Professional
What is POV?
the position from which a story is told
What is the central idea in a text?
The most important idea of the entire text and tells the reader the author's main point in writing
"The street was a riot of color—flower stalls with blossoms in every hue, fruit vendors with pyramids of oranges and pomegranates."
Imagery
What is Foreshadowing?
When the narrator or character hints at what is to come, whether knowingly or not.
Who is the best audience for: “Ready to dive into an epic adventure that'll have you on the edge of your seat? Get ready to read the coolest book out there.”
Teens
What are the pronouns used in 2nd person POV?
You, your
What should NOT be in your objective summary?
Your opinion
"The pursuit of power corrupts individuals and societies."
(Animal Farm by George Orwell)
Theme
Provide an example of author's purpose from one of the texts we have read.
I Have a Dream
Ex: The author’s purpose of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is to call for unification among every race and the end of segregation.
TQSAT
GMLOGMD
A pocketknife is useful when camping. You might need it to cut a rope when setting up your campsite. If you are missing a tent stake, you can use your knife to make one from a stick. When you go fishing, a pocketknife is helpful for cutting bait and fishing lines. If you use your knife to sharpen one end of a long stick, you can cook hot dogs or marshmallows over the campfire.
A pocketknife is a helpful tool when camping
What is the POV?
Mrs. Lemon wants her students to always try their best. She knows they have great potential and wants them to meet all their goals!
3rd person limited
How do you determine target audience?
Consider the author's purpose, formatting, vocabulary...
"Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink."
Irony
What is tone and how do you determine tone in a piece of writing?
The feelings conveyed by the writer or speaker in a piece of writing.
Word choice
Provide an example of an allusion
Answers will vary
Pronouns he, him, his, she, her, hers, they, them, their and theirs to refer to characters are used in...
3rd person POV
If the central idea is, "British television mystery series are very popular". What would the strongest piece of supporting evidence be?
A. There is a British mystery series called, "Solve that Crime."
B. TV is becoming more popular all over Europe.
C. There are more British than any other country mystery series on Netflix
D. People like mystery shows better than comedies.
There are more British than any other country mystery series on Netflix
"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
Metaphor
"The snowflakes pirouetted gracefully to the ground, a ballet of delicate ice crystals in the winter air." What does the imagery of the snowflakes "pirouetting gracefully" primarily contribute to the tone?
An atmosphere of elegance and beauty in the snowy scene
What is the perspective of the author: For many teens social media is as much a part of their day as eating and sleeping. Sadly, teens spend countless hours in their cell phones. Whether they are texting, sharing, or searching, they fill hours each day on social media. While some people believe that social media is harmless, recent studies shoe otherwise. Experts have found that social media can cause an increase in depression and anxiety.
The author is concerned that social media is negatively impacting teens
Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything. He wondered why Joe had hollered like that. Joe turned to him. The ghost that Joe had just seen was gone. Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me Red. It was here," said Joe.
third person omniscient
If the author's purpose is to inform, they will often include:
facts and details about a topic
What type of figurative language is this: "The wind whispered through the trees, urging me to go further into the forest."
Personification