Myths and Vocab
What is the definition of "Theme"?
The main message or moral of the story.
What was the connotation of the first Roach poem we read?
Positive.
How many kinds of P.O.V is there?
five.
What is the Phrase we use when talking about credibility?
All Frogs Are Cool Pets.
What is the word we use to guide annotations?
RUGS.
What are the three kinds of myths? (Only the types are required, but you should know what they do as well.)
Etiological: Explains why things are what they are.
Psychological: Why we think the way we do.
Historical: A true historical event, normally slightly adjusted with superhuman heroes or monsters.
What was the connotation of the second Roach poem we read?
Negative.
What P.O.V?
"I tie my shoes."
First person.
What does All Frogs Are Cool Pets stand for?
Authorship, Format, Audience, Context, Purpose.
What does RUGS stand for?
Read title and make prediction. (Label paragraphs) Underline important information Gist each section. Summarize article in 3-5 sentences.
What is the purpose of Mythology?
To explain how the world works.
What is the meaning of the phrase "Word Choice"?
Specific wording used by authors to convey a certain feeling or message.
What kind of P.O.V?
"She's sad her pet died, but Pablo really couldn't care."
Third person omniscient.
Would a biased source be considered credible?
No.
How often should you gist?
Every few paragraphs or after an especially informative section.
What category would a Myth explaining the rain fall into?
Etiological.
What is an example of a context clue?
Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, etc.
What kind of P.O.V?
"You don't know where you are, so you begin looking around."
Second person.
Would an article written by a witness of an event be a credible source?
Yes.
What is the key we use when taking notes on an article? (Not RUGS)
Word choice, Highlighting information, Annotating
What are the five types of foreshadowing?
Setting, Character, Dialogue, Symbol, Weather.
What is a way to say "Group" in a negative connotation?
Gang, Mob, Rioters, etc.
Which kind of third person doesn't mention characters thoughts or feelings?
Third person objective.
What would be the better source: A newspaper from the time of the event, or a professionally written article made by historians?
Historian article.
How should you summarize a source?
Identify source, explain what source is about, Support with highlighted evidence.