Heroically Awesome
The storytelling narrative that is found across all cultures and times is called....
The Hero's Journey
What novel did Ms. T read for the choice novel unit?
To All the Boys I Loved Before
A culture's values are reflected in....
The character traits of the hero's of their narratives (includes books, tv, comics, musicals and movies)
Every in a paragraph quotes must have:
1. A lead in, explaining the context of the quote.
2. A parenthetical citation
3. Quotation marks
What is one benefit of journaling?
Responses vary.
What is the title of the modern retelling of "Beowulf" from the "supposed" villain's perspective?
Grendel
What is an archetype?
An recurring character or symbol found in literature.
What is Hamlet asking when he says "To be or not to be"?
He is deciding wether or not he should take his own life.
Formal writing that analyzes a work of literature is called:
Literary Criticism
What is a zacuanpapalotl ?
A monarch butterfly, used as a symbol for migrants living in Mexico and California by poet Brenda Cardenas.
Who is the leader of the Danes in Beowulf?
Hrothgar
Name one archetypal character:
Varies - May Include: Big Fun, Trickster, Temptress, Gentle Giant, Chosen one, etc.
What is ethos?
Ways speakers give us credibility to their arguments
Comparing two or more texts' take on a subject is called:
A cross-texual conversation
What camera move is often used to reveal a story through the setting choices?
Slow Pan
Name the Hero's Journey stage when the hero leaves his/her/zie normal life to begin their journey.
Crossing the Threshold
What does one do when he/she/zie reads with a lens?
They read with a special attention to certain details that are included or not included, such as paying attention to the role of women, people of color, imperialist attitudes, or social inequality.
How could a person speaking on climate change display or have ethos?
Degree in Environmental Science, reference proven studies, address the counterclaims with respect before disproving them, etc.
Name two formal poetic forms we studied.
Sestina, Ghazal, Epistle, Villanelle & Narrative
What is elements of a film are considered Mise-En-Scene? Need TWO for credit
Setting, Costume/Make-up, Production Design (props, set), Depth of Field (Framing) & Lighting/Color
What must every hero do metaphorically or literally before they return home?
Die and be reborn.
Name and define two or more literary lenses.
Critical Race Theory, Marxist, Darwinian, Feminist, Queer Theory, etc.
What is Hamlet saying in this section:
"To die, to sleep.
To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there’s the rub,
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause. There’s the respect
That makes calamity of so long life." ?
He decides not to end his life because he is fearful of what comes after death.
Write down the instance of ANAPHORA present in Emily Dickison's poem:
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
"If I can" - Anaphora is the repeated first part of a phrase.
What is the overall message of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"?
It is a human's duty to treat all animals with care and respect. And/or we must atone for our mistakes by helping others to not make the same poor choices.