Central Idea
Literary Elements
Grammar
Poetry
Analysis
100
What is the central idea of a story?
The lesson, main theme, or main idea.
100
What is the setting of a story?
Where the story takes place.
100
Where is the mistake in this sentence?
As Stephen Chbosky says “We accept the love we think we deserve.”
There should be a comma after "says."
100
What is it called when a poet says a word or a phrase multiple times for emphasis?
Repetition
100
What two thinks does your analysis have to reference in a literary analysis paragraph?
- Central idea statement
- Evidence
200
What are the three components you need to mention in your central idea statement?
TITLE, LESSON, and REFERENCE
200
Name the two main categories of conflict.
INTERNAL and EXTERNAL
200
Identify the grammatical mistake:
As Langston Hughes states, "That's American".
The period should be inside the quotation marks.
Correct:
As Langston Hughes states, "That's American."
200
What are the two types of rhyme?
Explain the difference between them.
Internal and external.
Internal is rhyming within a line or lines, often without a pattern.
External is rhyming at the end of lines in a pattern
200
What question should you ask yourself when thinking about the author’s purpose?
Why did the writer include this in the story?
300
What do the letters in TEAPIC stand for?
T - Topic Sentence
E - Evidence
A - Analysis,
P - (Author’s) Purpose
I - Impact
C - Concluding Statement
300
What are the three types of characterization to describe characters in a story?
Physical, mental, and emotional
300
What is wrong with this sentence? There are two mistakes, you must identify BOTH.
The central idea of Outer Banks is that friendship can give people the courage to challenge social inequality, pursue their dreams, and fight for what they believe is right, the pogues team up against the kooks, showing their fight against those in power.
"Outer Banks" should be in quotation marks.
The "because" is missing before the reference.
Correct:
The central idea of "Outer Banks" is that friendship can give people the courage to challenge social inequality, pursue their dreams, and fight for what they believe is right because the pogues team up against the kooks, showing their fight against those in power.
300
What is one technique you can use to help understand poetry better?
Any of the following:
Reread
Learn the context
Look at style & form
Look at what words you notice
Ask questions
Consider the ‘so what’
300
What is wrong with this analysis?
As Suzanne Collins states, “May the odds be ever in your favor.” This quote is important because it is what they say for good luck before every reaping in the Hunger Games.
It is just a summary, it does not explain the deeper meaning or purpose.
400
What is the central idea of “Jupiter and His Mighty Company?”
The central idea of “Jupiter and His Mighty Company” is that the desire for power can lead to corruption because Zeus was greedy for power and ended up destroying the peaceful society that was in place.
400
What’s missing in this topic sentence?
In "Percy Jackson," Rick Riordan uses the characterization of Percy to show how protecting one’s friends is great, but could also lead to great destruction.
A reference ("because...")
400
If a poet chooses not to capitalize or use punctuation, does that mean their work is grammatically incorrect?
Why or why not?
No.
Poets use style and form strategically to express themselves and convey meaning. Sometimes, they choose to bend grammar rules.
400
Explain what this metaphor means:
“The apology was a paper umbrella in a thunderstorm.”
The apology was weak and insincere.
400
What is wrong with this analysis?
The central idea of "Wednesday" is that human relationships are the most important thing because even though Wednesday pretends to prefer to be alone, she is always asking someone for help. As Wednesday Addams says, “I act as if I don't care if people dislike me.” This quote reveals that Wednesday pushes people away to protect herself.
It connects to the evidence, but not the central idea.
500
Does the author usually come out and say the central idea?
No. (We must infer!)
500
A character is battling a snowstorm and trying not to get frostbit in Antarctica.
What kind of external conflict is this?
Person vs. Nature
500
Spot the mistake:
I can't wait to go to the beach, it's so pretty they're.
WRONG FORM of THERE
They're = They are
There = a place
500
Identity at least two places that use poetic elements and name them.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
Options:
Repetition
Rhyme
Metaphor
500
Create an analysis statement for the beginning of this paragraph:
A central theme of “Heartstopper” is that accepting your true identity and being supported by others can help people overcome fear and insecurity because of Darcy’s journey. As Tara says to Darcy, “You don’t have to come out to anyone until you’re ready.”
Correct answers must connect both to evidence AND to central idea statement.
Example:
This quote demonstrates not only the importance of accepting yourself before telling others, but also the support that Tara gives to Darcy by letting it be her decision.