Unit 1
What is the definition of the word fetters?
a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.
What does vermillion mean?
a brilliant red color.
What is the definition of asunder?
apart; divided.
What does impromptu mean?
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
What does insidious mean?
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
What is the difference between implicit and explicit meanings?
Implicit is indirectly stated or implied.
Explicit is directly stated and spelled out.
What is a figure of speech?
What is a literary device?
A literary device is a writing technique that writers use to express ideas, convey meaning, and highlight important themes in a piece of text.
Why is it important to know the author's purpose?
Understanding the author's purpose helps readers understand what a text is about
What is pacing in a plot?
Pacing refers to how fast or slow the story is moving for the reader. This is determined by the length of a scene and the speed at which the writer distributes information.
What is the purpose of textual evidence?
Textual evidence is pulling a quote from a piece of writing and using it as evidence.
How does brainstorming help when writing?
Brainstorming allows you to write down and organize your thoughts about a subject.
What are the 5 elements of a plot?
Exposition. Rising Action. Climax. Falling Action. Conclusion.
Why is it important to have a theme?
The theme of a story is important because a story's theme is part of the reason why the author wrote the story
What is a structure in writing?
Structure is how the story is organized. It is the framework of the story.
What is a context clue?
hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
What is characterization?
the artistic representation of human character or motives
What do narrative elements include?
the plot, characters, point of view, setting, theme, conflict, and style.
What is a perspective?
Perspective is how the characters view and process what's happening within the story.
What is text structure?
Text structure refers to the semantic and syntactic organizational arrangements used to present written information
Why do you cite evidence?
Citing evidence helps the reader find where the evidence came from.
Why do you write a rough draft first?
Writing a rough draft allows you to get all your thoughts out without having to worry about spelling or grammatical errors.
Why do you revise a rough draft?
it gives you a chance to look critically at what you have written to see if it's worth saying, or if it says what you want it to say.
Why is figurative language important in writing?
Figurative language helps the reader better understand what the author is trying to say, through imagination.
Why is dialogue important in writing?
Dialogue provides information that the reader senses about the relationship between the characters, their personalities, their moods, etc.