Context & Perspective
What is the author's main argument or position in the text?
The author's main argument or position is the central claim they are making in the text.
Tones the author uses to convey a message.
The tone may be serious, humorous, sarcastic, etc., depending on the author's intent.
Give me figurative language and an example
Hyberbole, simile, metephor, personification, etc......
What is a stanza in poetry?
A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem
What are the 5 plot points of a plot diagram?
Expositon, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
How does geography influence the author's perspective?
By shaping the experiences and views based on location and culture.
How does the author's choice of words contribute to the tone of the text?
The author's choice of words can create a specific tone, such as formal or informal.
What does connotation mean?
Connotative language enhances meaning by adding emotional weight to words beyond their dictionary definition.
Give me a rhyme scheme
AABB, ABAB, AAAB, Etc.
Where in a plot diagram is setting introduced?
The exposition
Provide an example of how context shapes a character's actions.
An example could be a character's actions influenced by the socio-economic conditions of their environment.
Identify a moment in a text or movie where tone shifts.
A tone shift could occur during a conflict; the change in tone could reflect the character’s emotional state.
What does denotation mean?
The literal defintion of a word
What is imagery?
Imagery appeals to the senses, creating vivid pictures in the reader's mind
Identify a flashback in a story and explain its purpose.
A flashback provides background information, deepening character development or plot understanding.
What background information is essential to understanding the author's point of view?
Essential background information may include historical events or cultural details that inform the text's context.
How does the author’s tone affect the reader's perception of credibility?
Tone affects the reader's perception by either establishing trust or skepticism towards the author's credibility.
How does the use of similes contribute to the mood?
Similes can create vivid comparisons, enhancing mood
How do sound devices impact a poem?
Sound devices can create rhythm and enhance the poem's mood.
What is the main character of the story called? What is the character opposing them called?
Protagonist and Antagonist
Analyze how the historical context of a text impacts its themes.
The historical context impacts themes by providing insights into societal norms and issues relevant to the period.
How does tone contribute to the overall impact of a text.
Tone contributes to the overall impact by evoking emotions that align with the text's message.
What is personification?
Personification in a passage might give human traits to animals or objects
Compare the use of figurative language in two different poems.
Comparing figurative language in two poems might reveal different emotional impacts or themes.
This narrative technique lets the reader see events through the thoughts and feelings of single character
First person POV