Unit 1
What is the definition of Prodigious?
What is remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
What is the definition of Malignant?
What is hateful, meaning, nasty
What is the meaning of sustenance?
Nourishment or maintenance of life
What is the definition of defray?
To offset the cost of; to reimburse
What is the definition of poignant?
Deeply moving; inspiring intense emotion
How does their use create a deeper textual meaning?
What is figurative language?
It explains or clarifies one item in terms of another on a nonliteral level.
What is the definition of satire?
Satire is the use of literary techniques, such as humor or irony, to expose the foolishness of others
What is the purpose of using irony?
To use words that are used in a way that implies the opposite of their literal meaning.
What does tone refer to?
Tone refers to the author’s attitude toward a subject he or she is writing about, as well as the author’s approach to the audience
What are some types of writing skills?
What is persuasive, narrative, expository, descriptive
What is a central idea?
It is an overarching message or truth that is specific to a story.
Why do you have exposition in writing?
To introduce the plot or hook.
What is the role of word choice?
An author’s choice of words can provide clues that help readers make determinations about perspective. When you are examining an author’s word choices, also consider these other factors that can illuminate perspective:
What is pacing?
It is the rhythm of the story—how quickly or slowly the actions and events develop and unfold. Use of pacing can
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation of a word is its meaning that appears in the dictionary and has no associated negative or positive emotions
Connotation is the emotional association that a word carries with it, which has been attached to a word by an individual's past experiences
What are archetypes?
They are familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories
What are some narrative elements of a story?
What are the different types of figurative language?
Hyperbole, Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Personification, Symbolism
How do you compare themes and topics.
Read each text closely. Look at how the writer develops the themes and topics to see if they are similarly or differently.
What is the difference in implicit and explicit?
Implicit can be understood despite not being clearly stated and can be determined by making an inference through reading
Explicit is clearly stated, easily detectable, is distinctly conveyed through an author's direct message or meaning
What do you need to finalize a plot outline?
All plot elements
Plot devices
Narrative Techniques
Logical sequencing
Narrative building
An effective resolution
What is the purpose of figurative language?
To bring life to your narrative and explain or clarify one item in terms of another on a nonliteral level.
How do authors manipulate pacing?
Authors choose to manipulate and vary the speed at which their stories unfold because they want to increase suspense and tension, clarify perspective, deepen engagement and understanding, and emphasize significance.
How many body paragraphs does your literary analysis essay have and why?
The introduction of your literary analysis essay will be followed by three body paragraphs: one about Frankenstein, one about The Mysteries of Udolpho, and one comparing or contrasting the two. This is needed to establish a connection from the writer to the reader.