Narrative
Techniques
Techniques
A universal lesson/message that the author is trying to reveal to the readers.
The literary movements that emerged as extensions of Realism include all the following EXCEPT:
Impressionism, Regionalism, Expressionism, Naturalism
Expressionism
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Regionalism literature focuses on one particular...
region/area
This type of conflict is the most prevalent in naturalism
man vs. nature
Provide at least THREE examples of figurative language that an author can use to add style to their writing and connect to their readers?
simile
metaphor
imagery
personification
repetition
hyperbole
"Realism" as an art from was inspired by which war in US history?
The Civil War
Literature written in this style emphasizes characters' __________.
emotions
This term is used to describe a form of language that is specific to a region.
Dialect
True or False: Characters in this type of literature are usually depicted as being uneducated or lower-class.
True
List at least THREE requirements that you need to create a proper theme statement...
Universal
Complete Sentence
Is not a command
Is not a cliche/overused
"Realism" as an art movement emerged and was popularized what time period?
Acceptable Answers:
1850/60s-1914
Mid 1800s-Early 1900s
Late 19th century- Early 20th century
Chronological
What region of the country was the author Amy Tan from?
West (California)
In John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, which natural disaster caused the characters to leave their land?
The Dust Bowl
What is the difference between 3rd person omniscient vs 3rd person limited point of view?
3rd omniscient: narrator is all-knowing, getting into the thoughts and actions of ALL characters
3rd limited: narrator is only aware of one character's thoughts and actions
Who was the founder of American Realism?
FREE POINTS!!!!!!!
Name the artist who's style of paintings was also a part of the "Impressionism" movement
Claude Monet
Fill in the blank:
It's called soda in the south, but _______ in the north.
In the states we say elevator, but in England it's called a _________.
1. pop
2. lift
True or false: Naturalism literature tends to have a negative, overall tone.
TRUE
What does it mean when two things/ideas are "juxtaposed" ? Provide an example.
When two things are juxtaposed, they are placed side by side, so that their differences become clear.
EX: Yin and Yang Symbol
"Realism" as a form of art was a reaction AGAINST which other literary movement?
Romanticism
Meaning, character, and setting are all suggested rather than ____________.
defined, explicit
List 5 Characteristics of Regionalism...
Superstitions
Customs/Traditions
Dialect
Popular Sports
Clothing
Animals/Landscape
Food
Religion
How does naturalism differ from transcendentalism?
Naturalism focuses on NATURAL factors/causes/reasons behind occurrences, whereas transcendentalism relies on the supernatural/spiritual to explain occurrences.