Literary Techniques
Essay Writing
Creative Writing
Film Unit
Classroom Knowledge
100

Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'

Simile

100

What does PEAR stand for?

Point, Evidence, Analysis, Relate to prompt

100

What are the two types of setting?

Where and when 

(Time and place)

100

Name three camera angles or shots and explain what they are.

Extreme long shot, Long shot, Mid-shot or medium shot, Medium long shot, Close-up, Extreme close-up, Medium close-up, High-angle, Low angle, Dutch angle

100

What should you do when you are done with a task?

Read your book!

200

Comparing two unlike things by saying one is the other.

Metaphor

200

What are the parts of an essay?

Introduction, Main Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

200

What is a conflict in a fiction story?

The obstacle or problem the characters have to overcome. 

200

What is the inciting incident of a story?

The event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.

(The thing that gets the ball rolling.)

200

What should you do when you come into class?

Grab your book, folder, something to write with and get started on the starter task (or read)

300

A word that sounds like it means.

Onomatopoeia

300

What goes into your introduction? (TARTS)

Title, Author, Relate to prompt, Techniques, Summary

300

What two things can a narrative hook do to be effective?

Establish and interesting atmosphere and create a mystery

300

What are the five parts of plot?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

300

When will Miss Fidler not let you go to the bathroom?

Last ten minutes of class or if she's about to give instructions.

400

Describing something non-human or inanimate using human characteristics.

Personification

400

Is it ok to include more than one bit of evidence and analysis in your main body paragraphs?

Yes

400

What is descriptive language?

Using your senses (and literary techniques) as you write so the reader can properly imagine and visualise your story.

400

Who directed Nightmare Before Christmas?

Tom Selleck

400

What is Miss Fidler's most important rule?

Work hard and do your best!

500

The repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem creating internal rhymes.

Assonance

500

What is the most important part of a critical essay?

(Evidence and) Relevant Analysis

500
To analyse characters we use STEAL. What does STEAL stand for?
What the characters Say, Think, the Effect they have on others, how they Act, and how they Look.
500

What is mise-en-scène?

The setting of a scene in a film, referring to everything placed in front of the camera—including people.

500

On the wall, you'll find two pride flags. The one on the left is the Trans Pride Flag. What is the name of the one on the right?

Progress Pride Flag

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