Characterization
What is direct characterization?
a literary device that describes a character in a straightforward way, providing the reader with specific details about the character
What is a noun?
Person, Place, Thing, Idea
Define internal conflict and give an example.
a psychological struggle happening within a character's mind, where they grapple with conflicting desires, beliefs, or values, often causing emotional turmoil and creating a decision-making dilemma;
Define verbal irony.
Saying the opposite of what is meant.
Intro, Body, Conclusion
Provide an example of indirect characterization.
Student choice
What is the subject of the sentence: Rory likes to swim in the summer.
Rory
What is an external conflict?
a literary device that occurs when a character struggles against an outside force, such as another character, nature, or society.
What is situational irony? Give an example.
When the opposite of what you expect to happen happens.
Explain the purpose of the introduction paragraph.
To introduce the topic and text that is being discussed.
Name a character from one of the short stories we read that exhibits indirect characterization and give an example.
Chee being traditional when we see him riding a horse, taking care of his family, growing crops etc.
What is the complete predicate of the sentence: He jogs to and from work.
jogs to and from work
Give an external conflict in Chee's Daughter.
Chee vs. Old Man Fat when trying to get his daughter back
Provide an example of dramatic irony in a well-known story.
One of the most famous and straightforward examples of dramatic irony is in Romeo and Juliet, where the titular characters die by suicide because they don't know each other's plans. Meanwhile, the reader is drenched in a sense of dread, knowing all along how the tragic ending could be prevented.
Give an example of a thesis statement for a paper that is arguing that blue is a better color than green.
How does an author use characterization to develop a character's personality?
In many ways including dialogue, actions, and thoughts.
Which is the correct version of the sentence:
Abigail's teacher gave too much homework.
Abigails' teacher gave too much homework.
Abigail's teacher gave too much homework.
Describe an internal conflict in Chee's Daughter
Chee wrestling with his ideas about the land and if it can really provide all that he needs.
Discuss the impact of irony on reader's expectations.
irony's effectiveness stems from its ability to surprise and engage the audience, making the narrative more memorable
What should be included in the conclusion of an essay?
Explain the difference between static and dynamic characters with examples.
A static character stays the same, such as Sasha.
A dynamic character changes throughout the story, such as Simba.
Give an example of a sentence that has a compound subject.
Discuss how conflicts drive the plot of a story.
creating tension and compelling characters to take action, thus propelling the narrative forward by presenting challenges that they must overcome, revealing their motivations, and forcing them to evolve as they navigate these obstacles; without conflict, a story would lack dynamism and engagement for the reader.
Open Window and Like the Sun
Discuss the importance of transitions in an essay and give three examples of transitional words or phrases.
Transitions are crucial in an essay because they act as bridges between ideas, smoothly guiding the reader from one point to the next, creating a logical flow and enhancing the overall coherence of the writing; without transitions, an essay can feel disjointed and confusing.
However, first, next, likewise