The little notes we write (in our books of course!)
*For a BONUS give an example of a good plot summary!
A STAR!
What type of characterization is this & what does it tell us?
“He had no patience with unsuccessful men. He had had no patience with his father”
Direct. That he has no patience.
Name the literary device!
I love you like kids love cookies.
Simile
Name the literary device!
When it comes to answering math problems, Ms. Morgan is a real brain.
Metaphor.
Name the type of conflict.
Blake and Salma fight over the same computer.
Character vs. Character
If we saw something that gave us extra detail, what symbol would we use?
An eye, its imagery!
What type of characterization is this & what does it tell us?
“When he walked, his heels hardly touched the ground and he seemed to walk on springs, as if he was going to pounce on somebody”
Indirect. He is fast and agile
Name the literary device!
Poetry is rainbow words and star bursts.
Metaphor.
Name the literary device!
The man was draped in a large scarf like a loosely wrapped mummy
Simile.
Name the type of conflict.
DJ and Aryanna go on a hike and get lost in a blizzard.
Character vs. Nature
List 3 symbols we use when annotating!
Possible Answers:
~Indirect Characterization
-Direct Characterization
Box Unfamiliar Word
What type of characterization is this & what does it tell us?
“In his day he was lazy and improvement and he was quite incapable of thinking about tomorrow"
Direct. He is lazy and unsuccessful.
Name the literary device!
The cup of hot tea was the best medicine for my cold.
Metaphor
Name the literary device!
He may not have looked like it, but growing up on the farm had given him Herculean strength.
Allusion.
Name the type of conflict.
An 80 year old grandfather wants to attend his grandson’s graduation in another state, but he is afraid his health won’t take the stress of the trip
Character vs. Self
Let's see if you were paying attention... What annotation would we make for the following quote:
"It was raining and we were on the highway, approaching the turnoff toward our house in Hartsdale, when a truck skidded across the road and hit our rear bumper." (Pg. 207)
Box around "skidded" for unfamiliar word!
What type of characterization is this & what does it tell us?
"Ron found cash on the floor and turned it into the office."
Indirect. Ron is honest.
Name the literary device!
Ms. Marina was doing pretty well on her diet, but the chocolate cake at the birthday party was her Achilles’ heel.
Metaphor AND Allusion.
Name the literary device!
Ms. Angie likes the bright blue sky.
None
Name the type of conflict.
When Sophia decided to take up wrestling, she had difficulty finding an instructor who would help her. Until now all the wrestlers had been boys.
Character vs Society
Give me one possible annotation for the following quote: “I remember seeing the broken windows, hearing Mom yelling, amazingly bright lights flashing crazily in front of me. Then everything was suddenly dark.” (pg. 207-8)
Possible Answers:
Imagery of "flashing lights" and "mom yelling"
Plot Summary of "everything was dark" shows an accident has occured
What type of characterization is this & what does it tell us?
"He was tall but very thin and had a slight stoop. He wore a haggard and mournful look except when he was drinking or playing on his flute."
Both. He is a weak man.
Name the literary device!
Taking notes from Shakespeare, he wrote her a love letter that swept her off her feet.
Allusion
Name the literary device & give the meaning!
He was so angry I expected him to turn green and tear his shirt to bits by flexing his bulging muscles.
Allusion to the Hulk. Saying that he had anger issues.
Name the type of conflict.
KK wasn’t sure what to do. Friday night was Jeremy’s party, but she had already told Abril she was going to her party.
Character vs. Self