Drama
What is drama (in literature)?
literature that has dialogue and staging
What is poetry?
What is figurative language?
Language that is meant to be taken figuratively, not literally; expressions
Does poetry always have to rhyme?
No, definitely not!
What is this an example of?
(He speaks to two beggar children at the far side of the stage.)
Staging/stage directions
Is this an example of a line or a stanza?
"Little Alice died last year her grave is shapen"
line
What are the four types of figurative language we focused on?
Metaphor, simile, personification, imagery
In drama, how do we learn about characters and plot?
Through dialogue and staging
What is this an example of?
Second Spirit: "Are there no prisons? Are there no workhouses?"
Dialogue
Why would the author include this punctuation at the end of the following line?
"For the smile has time for growing in her eyes, --"
This punctuation creates a pause for the reader, forcing them to slow down before reading the next line.
What type of figurative language is this?
She has a heart of gold.
Metaphor
What type of figurative language is this?
The gray, fluffy clouds moved swiftly across the sky.
Imagery
What are some themes/topics explored in A Christmas Carol?
The importance of family
The disparity between the rich and the poor
The importance of self-growth and reflection
Does one line always equal one sentence?
No, many times one sentence is broken up across several lines (or sometimes even across several stanzas).
What type of figurative language is this?
She drinks coffee like it's her job.
Simile
Can poetry tell a story?
Yes!
What can the reader infer about this character based on the following dialogue?
Scrooge: "If they would rather die, they had better do it and decrease the surplus population. That is not my affair. My business is."
The reader can infer that Scrooge is very selfish and only interested in himself and his business.
What are the three graphical elements we focused on?
Punctuation, capitalization, line length
What type of figurative language is this?
The trees danced in the wind.
Personification
Why do authors use figurative language?
To provide description, to add emphasis, to make the text more interesting