Literature
An all knowing narrator tells a story from an outside perspective (he, she, they)
What is 3rd person omniscient?
The ultimate goal of annotating a text is to improve
Define Imagery
What is visually descriptive language? E.G. The large blue table vs the table.
What is a comparison between nouns without using like or as?
Define Bibliophobia
What is the fear of books?
The authors word choice
Nonfiction text are written to convey..
What is factual information?
What is FALSE. You must always cite your sources.
Define Alliteration
Why are word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes) important to our understanding of new vocabulary words?
What is.. each word part has it's own definition. By understanding the definition of word parts we can infer the meaning of new words.
Example of an alternative plot diagram
A index allows us to
Dialogue: Correct or Incorrect? If incorrect, what should be fixed?
“Please go to the store and buy some eggs” , she said.
“Please go to the store and buy some eggs,” she said.
Define Irony
What is a mode of expression that conveys a reality different from the expectation. E.g. It's ironic that even though you wanted to win the lottery, I actually won.
List 2 ways in which Mr. Davis has attempted to incite 'fear' in our class since the units beginning.
Judges choice on winner.
Childish is defined as someone who is acting like a child. This is usually interpreted as a negative description. This is an example of what?
A glossary exist to
HINT: All parts are on a plot diagram. You must give the correct order and define each part.
1. Exposition
2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action
5. Resolution
What is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. E.g. Jumbo Shrimp
How can we create suspense with our writing? (2 correct answers for full credit)
- Adjust the pacing of the writing (e.g. shorter/longer sentences)
- Diction can create a more mysterious tone
- Dialogue
- Settings can create a more suspensful mood
List 3 elements of fictional writing. E.g. Character
Point of View, Theme, Plot, Conflict, Setting, and Character.
4 strategies for reading non-fiction text.
1. Preview
2. Figure out the organization
3. Separate FACT and OPINION
4. Question????
5. Predict
6. Build
7. Evaluate
2 ways to know a source is credible
What is:
- Checking the authors credentials
- Checking where the source originates (.edu, .gov, .com, .org)
- The source is not biased in presentation
Mood is the feeling of the piece. It affects how the reader feels. Tone is the authors attitude in writing. This is determined by their word choice.
PRONOUNCE AND DEFINE: Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
What is the fear of long words and judges choice on pronunciation.