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Question:
Combine the following sentences using either a colon or a semicolon:
"She was faced with a dilemma. She could confess the truth or risk being discovered."
Answer:
"She was faced with a dilemma: she could confess the truth or risk being discovered."
Explain the difference between an idea and a theme. For full marks, you must support this with an example of each.
Idea: usually one word. Abstract.
Theme: attaches an attitude or value to an idea - written as a statement. Can be seen as a life lesson or universal message.
What is a hyperbole? Give an example of this technique as your response.
An exaggerated statement used to highlight a point. E.g. "You've been on the phone for a million years!"
What is the structural device?
"The story begins with the protagonist sitting alone in a café, reflecting on life's journey. After numerous adventures and trials, the narrative concludes with the protagonist back in the same café, albeit with a newfound perspective."
Effect in the reader?
Cyclical structure
Effect on reader: highlight the lack of growth/growth or character through the story. Here: Emphasises newfound perspective: more open etc.
during the meeting, mr. smith emphasized the importance of punctuality.
Corrected Sentence:
During the meeting, Mr. Smith emphasized the importance of punctuality.
What is an anecdote?
A short personal story or recount that is usually told for humorous or entertaining effect.
What occurs in the orientation of a story?
Who, what, when, where is introduced - the main characters, setting and initial events.
What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things, using 'like' or 'as'
Three days had passed with no word from Ella. John paced the room, glancing at the silent phone.
What is the name of the structural device is used here?
Identify it and give it's effect on the reader?
Time Marker
Three days
The reader feels a sense of anticipation for Ella's return.
"She forget her keys at home this morning and misses the bus."
Corrected Sentence:
"She forgot her keys at home this morning and missed the bus."
You fell asleep on the train and missed your stop, You wake up in Cornwall!
How would you start an effective anecdote? Write the first few words (Max 7).
DO NOT USE: I remember a time
"The train jolted as I woke up..."
"Eyes snapping open, I realized..."
"Startled, I glanced around and saw.
Imagine...
What does 'plot' mean?
The basic storyline of a narrative/story.
What is a metaphor?
A strong comparison between two unlike things, saying one thing 'is' or 'was' another.
End of extract
'As the clock struck midnight, a shadowy figure appeared at the door, and then the screen went black.'
What narrative structure is this and what effect does it have on the reader
Which of the 5 types of imagery is used here?
Effect on reader
Cliff-hanger
Visual
The reader feels frightened concerned and is left in suspense. Connotations of a sinister character that may cause harm.
"He wanted to go to the concert, however; he had to work late."
Corrected Sentence:
"He wanted to go to the concert; however, he had to work late.
Classify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex:California State University, Chico
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike."
Classify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex:
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike."
Answer:
This is a complex sentence.
What is the technical word for 'main character' and 'bad guy' in a narrative?
Protagonist and antagonist
What technique is being used in the following sentence: "The wind howled in anger as the storm blew."
Personification
Which structural device is used when the character recalls a past event upon experiencing a present situation?
"As she put on her wedding veil, she remembered her fiancé three years before, swearing he would make her his wife someday."
Effect on the reader?
Flashback
Reader feels excited. The reader can build a picture of the couple's journey, and how far they have come. It emphasises the sense the couple were destined to be together, encouraging the reader support the marriage.
The coach shouted hurry up team as the final seconds ticked away.
Corrected Sentence:
The coach shouted, "Hurry up, team!" as the final seconds ticked away
Question:
Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence:
"She had one goal___ to win the championship."
Explain why
Answer:
a) Colon (:)
Explanation:
A colon is used to introduce an explanation or elaboration of the preceding clause. In this case, "to win the championship" explains "one goal," so a colon is appropriate:
What are the 5 types of sensory imagery?
1. tactile/touch
2. Olfactory/smell
3. Gustatory/taste
4. Visual/see
5. Auditory/hear
This technique uses words to mimic/imitate sound. Spell this technique on the whiteboard.
ONOMATOPOEIA
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..."
Question:
Which literary device is used by placing contrasting ideas such as 'best' and 'worst' side by side?
Effect on reader
Juxtaposition:
Highlight the difference between the wise and the foolish
"it's imperative" said the manager "that we meet the deadline; otherwise the client will be dissappointed"
Corrected Sentence:
"It's imperative," said the manager, "that we meet the deadline; otherwise, the client will be disappointed."