Unit 1
What is the meaning of the word Expound?
to explain in detail
What is the meaning of the word Augmented?
increased, enhanced
What is the meaning of the word Proboscis?
long, thin nose of an animal, or tubular mouth of an insect
What is the meaning of the word Accost?
to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way
What is the meaning of the word Axiomatic?
taken as true based on accepted principles or propositions; self-evident
What is implicit meaning?
is understood despite not being clearly stated
What is figurative language?
explains or clarifies one item in terms of another on a nonliteral—or figurative—level.
What are narrative elements?
including plot, characterization, setting, and tone—all develop and interact to create meaning in a text.
What is textual evidence?
is specific information, found directly within a reading, that is used to support assertions (claims) and analysis of that text.
What is pacing?
is the rhythm of the story—how slowly or quickly the actions and events develop and unfold.
What are the four types of writing skills?
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
Descriptive
What is the theme of a story?
The central message that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
What is the exposition?
is what introduces the plot
What is 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
What are prewriting strategies?
Identifying Task, Purpose, and Audience
What is explicit meaning?
text that is clearly stated?
What are archetypes?
are familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories
What can archetypes signal within a story?
Conflict, Genre and Tone, and Setting
What are the different types of figurative language?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Symbolism
Characterization
Plot
Tone
Setting
What are the main four literary devices?
Onomatopoeia
Analogy
Symbolism
Allusion
Why is it important to understand the reader?
Understanding how to construct the story
What are the five senses of sensory language?
Sound
Smell
Touch
Sight
Taste
What are the different types of irony?
Verbal
Dramatic
Situational
Why should you 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