Vocab
What is the meaning of accost?
To approach or speak to, in an aggressive manner.
What is theme?
An idea or point that's central to the story.
What is figurative language?
Phrasing that goes beyond the literal meaning of words to get a point across.
Why is Brainstorming important?
It lays the foot work and direction you want to take you audience in.
What is the definition of narrative elements?
Parts of the story that shape the entire work.
The elephant encroached up the tourists at a fast and boisterous pace.
Does this sentence use the word Encroached correctly?
No
How do you find theme?
Be well versed with the story and how the author uses story elements to portray certain things.
Why is figurative language used?
To help make ideas and concepts easier to visualize.
What is the purpose of an outline?
To put ideas into words and allow said ideas to be altered for more in depth writing.
Why is it important?
It shapes the flow and structure of the story.
What is the meaning of keen?
Sharp or penetrating
What is an example of theme?
Slow and steady wins the race
How do you find figurative language in a poem?
Find connecting words
What format should be used for educational papers?
MLA
What is pacing and why is it important?
The rhythm of a story. It's important because it can dramatically increase/decrease readability in a story.
What is the meaning of myriad?
Made up of a large but indefinite number
Why is theme important?
How can figurative language add depth and beauty to a poem?
By creating layers of meaning through symbolism and making the reader look deeper into said meanings without the author actually laying out a path for them to do so.
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Editing corrects any mistakes and errors you made in the writing. Revising is used to enhance a reading to make it more readable.
What is the purpose of Framing?
to offer insight and background information to a story's central plot.
How do you find the meaning of a word as it is used in a text?
Find keywords before and after the word to deduce the meaning.
What is the difference between theme and universal theme?
Themes are meant to be applied specifically to the story; universal themes apply anywhere.
What are 5 examples of figurative language?
Metaphor
simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
What font size, font style, a line spacing should you use when writing a paper for a class?
12
Arial or Times New Roman
Double
How can narrative elements affect the overall thoughts and feelings of readers?
It can give insight to how a character truly feels about something which in turn, is something only the reader knows. This can build up multiple feelings and change how the reader views the message