Literary Vocab
What is theme?
The message or moral of a story, life lesson learned
Poetry is written to express _________.
to express feelings
Dramas are also called ______ beceause they are ______ out.
What dos RAP stand for?
Restate, answer, proof
FREEEEE 200 PONTS
WOOHOO
What does equality mean in the sentence “But the fight for equality is not over”?
being treated the same
separation
having friends
good schools
Equality means being treated the same
Poetry uses a lot of __________ language, not literal.
Explain any element a drama has
Cast of characters, setting, scenes/acts, dialogue, stage directions, and more
Restate this question:
The author describes Ruby as unstoppable. Explain why the author would say she is unstoppable using details from the text.
The author says Ruby is unstoppable because _________________________. In the text it says, _________________________________________.
What is a test taking strategy?
Think if the narrator is IN the story/text, our OUTSIDE the story/text.
1st person is me
2nd person is you
3rd person is he, she, or they
How many lines and stanzas are in this poem?
Friday
Yay day
Last day
Fun day
Saturday
Weekend day
Even better day
Sleep in till noon day
8 lines and 2 stanzas
Which of the following is a stage direction?
a. Are you crazy?
b. Oskar turns and looks at Bentley
c. I am tired
d. Let's go eat Wendy's
b. Oskar turns and looks at Bentley
because stage directions tell the cast what to DO
Why do I need to use RAP for the short answer and extended response questions?
I need to use RAP because it keeps my writing organized when answering the questions, and shows off my writing skills.
What is one thing you know about Mrs. Persons?
Different answers
Do character traits reflect whats on the outside or inside of a character?
What character trait would you give someone who is very nervous for the test, can't sit still, and is over thinking everything?
Character traits reflect what's on the inside.
If you are very nervous and can't sit still on think straight, you are most likely... ANXIOUS.
Personifications give objects/things a human trait.
What does this personification mean?
"The trees bow down their heads."
The wind makes the trees look like they are bowing
What is the difference of dialogue and stage directions? How can I tell which one is which in a script?
Dialogue is what the characters SAY, stage directions are what they DO and stage directions are written in parentheses after the name (like this)
What is the difference between a question asking me to "identify" and "explain"?
Explain means to support/prove my answer with details from the text and is longer.
What does it mean to protest?
What is the main difference between prose, poetry, and drama's STRUCTURE?
Prose is written in complete sentences and paragraphs.
Poetry is written in lines and stanzas.
Drama is written through a script where the cast of characters are listed on the side.
Write a poem that uses at least 3 elements
answers will vary
What is the purpose of the Prologue?
How is the Epilogue different?
The prologue is the intro of a drama and it gives context/background info on the plot, a narration of what happened or what's going on.
The epilogue is the end of a drama and gives closing context on the plot, a narration of what happened after.
Get out your Storyworks, show me which text is the poem, and which text is the drama.
Write an explanation using TEXT EVIDENCE to contrast the two literary texts.
The poem is "Snow Mail" and the drama is "Childrens March"
Answers will vary for explanations
Poem: stanzas, lines, rhyme,
Drama: Scenes, characters listed on side, dialogue, stage directions
How were white and black students treated differently back in the day?
White students went to separate schools than black students, and they were located in better areas, with nicer buildings, and better resources. Most white parents did not let their children play with black students or be near them.