Unit 1
Meaning of expound
Explain in detail
Meaning of assuage
to make less intense; reduce the severity of
Meaning of prodi
Impressive in size
Meaning of regurgitate
to repeat information, facts, or ideas with little understanding or comprehension
Meaning of accost
to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way
Four types of reading skills
Skimming
scanning
intensive
extensive
What’s irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
Define satire
A literary device that uses humor or irony to ridicule customs or institutions found in a society.
Purpose of sarcasm
To expresses the opposite of what is actually meant. Its goal is often to express contempt.
What is tone in a story
Is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.
Four types of writing skills
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
Descriptive
What is theme in a story
The central message that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
Purpose of exposition
To hook readers to make them want to keep reading
To introduce the topic or story
What’s word choice
The author’s use of specific words that can help the reader understand the text on a specific perspective in the narrative text
Why would an author manipulate pacing
Because the author wants to increase suspense, tension, clarify perspective, and emphasize significance
Difference between implicit and explicit
Implicit: Is understood despite not being clearly stated.
Explicit: Something that is clearly stated.
What are archetypes
are familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories
What most effectively identifies the narrative elements depicted in a story
Tone and setting
Types of figurative language
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Symbolism
Four narrative elements
Characterization
Plot
Setting
Tone
Four main literary devices
Symbolism
Allusion
Analogy
Onomatopoeia
Why is it important to know your audience
So you know what type of writing style to use
Five senses
Sound
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
Three types of irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Situational Irony
Why to use an outline
An outline allows a writer to categorize the main points, to organize the paragraphs into an order that makes sense, and to make sure that each paragraph/idea can be fully developed.