Unit 1
Vocabulary:
What is the definition of Fungoid?
Defintion:
an adjective meaning “resembling a fungus”
Vocabulary:
What is the definition of Chastise?
Definition:
to censure or criticize severely; rebuke or punish
Vocabulary:
What is the definition of subterfuge?
Definition:
using tricks or deception to get something or achieve a goal
What is the definition of vehemently?
Definition:
in a way that is strongly emotional, heated, or impassioned
Vocabulary:
What is the definition of potent?
Definition:
lacking in vigor or power
Reading Skill:
What is implicit meaning?
Answer:
Can be determined by making an inference through reading between the lines and gathering textual evidence
Reading Skill:
What is an archetype?
Answer:
Archetypes are familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories.
Reading Skill:
What are the tree types of irony?
Answer:
Situational irony, dramatic irony, verbal irony.
Reading Skill:
What are four examples of literary devices?
Answer:
Irony, sarcasm, satire, and understatement.
Reading Skill:
What does foreshadowing do for the story?
Answer:
Shows a future event that might or will occur, characterizes the protagonist or antagonist, and develops the theme(s) of the story.
Writing Skill:
What are literary devices?
Definition:
A technique a writer uses to produce a special effect in their writing.
Writing Skill:
What does allowing moments of calm between times of action create?
Answer:
Suspense.
Writing Skill:
What is the font type needed for MLA format?
Answer:
12 point font.
Writing Skill:
What are three perspectives to write in?
Application of a Writing Skill:
First, Second, and Third Person perspective.
Writing Skill:
How can comparing current events to those in past novels help us?
Answer:
It helps us understand the meaning better and allows us to learn about how our lives connect to literature.
Application of a Reading Skill:
What is this line an example of: "The man gave his wife a red rose to represent his love for her."
Answer:
Symbolism
Application of Reading Skill:
What is this line an example of: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Answer:
Hyperbole
Application of a Reading Skill:
What is this definition describing: "means having unclear or uncertain meaning, or having multiple interpretations."
Answer:
Ambiguity.
Application of Reading Skill:
What is this line an example of: "His eyes were like the sea."
Answer:
Metaphor.
Application of a Reading Skill:
What do flashbacks do for the story?
Answer:
Manipulates and interrupts the normal sequence of actions and events of the story, taking readers back in time.
Application of a Writing Skill:
What is the universal truth you want your readers to get from your story?
Answer:
The theme.
Application of a Writing Skill:
What are three common resolutions to a Gothic Romance novel?
Answer:
Cliffhanger, tragic ending, or a lesson.
Application of a Writing Skill:
What is the last version of your fictional narrative called?
Answer:
Final Draft.
Application of a Writing Skill:
What two things should you consider when figurative language is being used?
Answer:
The meaning, how it contributes to the rest of the text, and how it affects the meaning of the story.
Application of a Writing Skill:
What fonts are acceptable for MLA format?
Answer:
Arial, Georgia, and Times New Roman.