Vocab
What does indiscreetly mean"?
in a way that is lacking in prudence or good judgment
What are some techniques when using pacing?
detailed description, dialogue, scene vs. summary, sentence/paragraph length, sentence/paragraph structure, sentence/paragraph transitions
The music box sang to me like music to my ears. What kind of figurative language is that?
personification
how can humor be revealed?
developing actions, characters, ideas, and situations
making connections among characters
emphasizing and relating ideas
word choice?
the author’s selection of specific words and phrases that can help the reader hone in on a specific perspective in the narrative text.
Characterization?
way an author conveys specific details about a character and reveals a character’s personality
Flashbacks accomplish what?
provide background about an event, a character, or a conflict
relate an action or event that has previously occurred, thus explaining what is currently happening
fill in backstory information crucial to the reader’s understanding of the story line
why do authors use figurative language?
to provide layers of meaning
to achieve better clarity and stronger emotion
to strengthen the tone in a piece
to communicate a lot in few words
to be persuasive
what engages the readers to seek deeper understanding and to explore the author’s intent.
ambiguity
verbal irony..
what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
use of literary techniques, such as humor or irony, to expose the foolishness of others.
satire
What changes when you add a prefix?
The meaning
Allegory means what?
a story in which the characters or events are symbolic
characters are....
integral elements in all narrative texts, but they are not all depicted in the same way
representation of important information in a minimal or subdued way, can be humorous and can reveal perspective.
understatement
ambiguity..
having unclear or uncertain meaning, or having multiple interpretations
Plot structure and conflict are elements of....
plot
language that uses unconventional construction or differs from literal meaning to create a more powerful effect....
figurative language
does explicit mean directly or not directly?
directly
implicit means what?
something that is understood despite not being clearly stated
eloquent
skilled in vivid or fluent expression
framing can be used to?
link multiple stories together
provide context or purpose for certain aspects of plot or characterization
provide multiple perspectives from different characters
What are two Narrative elements?
tone and setting
what is an important question to ask myself when finding theme?
What is a greater message about a specific text I am reading?
what are different types or irony?
verbal, situational, dramatic