Define terms
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as."
This novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the American Dream through the story of Jay Gatsby.
What is The Great Gatsby?
What is the first thing you should do when analyzing a passage?
Analyze background information (Title, authors name, time period, location)
"The stars danced playfully in the night sky."
Personification.
What does diction mean?
The author's choice of words.
Zora Neale Hurston's novel about Janie Crawford and her journey to find her voice and independence.
What is Their Eyes Were Watching God?
What does tone tell you about a passage?
The author’s attitude toward the subject.
"She’s a walking encyclopedia."
Metaphor.
Define tone and explain how it might influence a reader's experience.
Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, which shapes how the reader interprets the text.
Rohinton Mistry's novel that tells the story of four characters navigating political upheaval in India during the Emergency.
What is A Fine Balance?
Why is it helpful to notice repeated words or ideas in a passage?
They often highlight key themes or important points.
"The thunder growled angrily as the storm approached."
Personification.
What is syntax?
Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence.
In this fantasy tale by C.S. Lewis, four siblings discover a magical world inside a wardrobe.
What is The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
How does identifying the mood of a passage help in analysis?
It shows the emotional effect the passage has on the reader.
"The pen is mightier than the sword." Identify the figurative language and its meaning.
Metonymy; it means that communication or ideas are more powerful than violence or force.
Define Colloquialism
The use of informal or casual language, particularly in dialogue.
This novel by Chinua Achebe explores the life of Okonkwo and the effects of colonialism on Igbo society.
What is Things Fall Apart?
How do you figure out the theme of a passage?
Look at how the details, tone, and main ideas come together to express a larger message
She has all my love; my heart belongs to her." What type of figurative language is this?
Chiasmus; it features a reversal in the structure of phrases to create a balanced effect.