Syntax/Diction
Define Syntax
Sentence structure
Define rhetorical question
A question with an obvious answer that does not necessarily need to be answered.
Define 1st person POV and provide at least ONE pronoun connected with this POV
Story is told from the perspective of one character -- I, me, my
Define Theme
a message or insight that story reveals
Define Central Idea
author's main message
Define Diction
the author's word choice -- typically strong words (think: diction=dictionary, you find words in the dictionary)
Define Parallelism (Parallel Structure)
Same grammar structure
Define 3rd person LIMITED POV
The story is written from the perspective of an outsider (narrator) and they are LIMITED to the thoughts and feelings of one character.
What is the difference between a theme topic and a theme claim?
Theme topic is typically 1-2 words identify a topic in literature. A theme claim is 1 clear, concise sentence that explains HOW an author develops the theme topic in a story.
What is the key difference between a theme and a central idea in a literary text?
A. A theme is always explicitly stated in the text, while a central idea is implied.
B. A theme is a specific detail within the story, while a central idea is the overall message.
C. A theme is the author's personal opinion, while a central idea is a factual statement.
D. A theme is a universal message or insight about life, while a central idea is the main point or topic of the story.
D
How does the author's use of diction (word choice) and syntax contribute to the overall tone of the poem?
"The sun, a golden disc, ascends the morning sky, painting the world with hues of dawn, a breathtaking sight. A gentle breeze caresses the fields of green, as nature awakens, fresh and clean."
A. The use of dark imagery and harsh language creates a somber and gloomy tone.
B. The use of simple sentence structure and common vocabulary creates a casual and informal tone.
C. The use of formal language and complete sentence structure creates a serious and intellectual tone.
D. The use if vivid imagery and poetic language creates a serene and peaceful tone.
D
Define Charged Language
Strong words that "charge up our emotions"
Define 3rd person OMNICIENT POV
The story is written from the perspective of an outsider (narrator) and they know ALL the thoughts and feelings of ALL the characters.
Using the theme topic of LOVE, create a theme claim that connects back to Romeo and Juliet.
The author believes that love...
What are examples of supporting evidence that authors can include in order to help develop their central idea? Select all that apply. (4 correct answers)
Details/Examples, Facts, Personal opinion, Anecdotes (short stories), Personal stories about themselves, Quotes from experts
Details/Examples, Facts, Anecdotes (short stories), Quotes from experts
How does the author's use of diction contribute to the overall mood of the excerpt?
The old house creaked and groaned, its weathered bones aching with age. A cold draft whistled through the broken window panes, sending shivers down my spine. The dim, flickering light cast eerie shadows that danced across the walls, and a strange silence hung heavy in the air.
A. The use of descriptive language create a sense of eeriness and suspense.
B. The use of simple language creates a sense of calmness and tranquility.
C. The use of vivid imagery creates a sense of excitement and anticipation.
D. The use of formal language create a sense of seriousness and formality.
A
Define allusion.
a reference to a person, place, event, or passage in a work of literature.
Double Jeopardy
What pronouns are used in 2nd Person POV?
Write 2 sentences from a 2nd person POV.
You/Your/You're
Example:
You will need to turn left at the light, then turn right onto Nevada Ave. You will drive to the end of the street and the on house of the left a Nautical Museum.
Using the theme topic of FRIENDSHIP, develop a theme claim. This does not have to connect to a story, instead, have it connect to the real world.
Friendship is/can....
What is the central idea?
"The invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of knowledge. Prior to its invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them scarce and expensive. This limited the access to information and hindered the dissemination of ideas. With the printing press, books could be produced quickly and cheaply, making them more widely available to the public..."
A. The printing press was a complex machine to operate.
B. The printing press significantly increased access to information.
C. Hand-copied books were more durable than printed books.
D. The Renaissance was a period of artistic and scientific decline.
B.
What is the syntax pattern, and how does it affect the mood of the passage?
“Then, all of a sudden, someone grabs my right leg. I feel an ice-cold grip on my ankle. It’s strong, too strong to shake off. I’m being dragged down under the surface. I see K.’s face there. He has the same huge grin, split from ear to ear, his eyes locked on mine.”
A. One short sentence set in the middle of longer sentences creates a resigned mood and because of its abrupt pattern change.
B. The long, expressive sentences create a lonely mood through its slow pace.
C. The short, abrupt sentences and phrases create a frantic mood through its jumpy rhythm.
D. One long sentence set at the end of the short sentences creates a melancholy mood by focusing on descriptive text.
C
Define Pathos -- path to our...
Identify the POV of the following excerpt:
They were late to the concert, and they had to find their seats in the dark. Raina was tripped on a step and stumbled. She was embarrassed, but Markus didn't seem to have even noticed.
3rd Person Limited POV
Double Jeopardy
Choose ONE theme claim (that hasn't been already chosen) from the back board and create a theme claim that connects back to ONE of our readings this year.
The author believes that....
Which of the following in the central idea of the text?
"One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Dimsons were huddled around the door, in a little pile, when Della turned it around with a wrench. She had a handful of pennies, a dollar and eighty-seven cents. She thought of the little diamond studs that her mother had gotten for her when she was twenty. Della was eager to get these done and take them to her husband. She walked into the living room and there, on the table, she saw the clock. She took it off the wall and walked out to the pawnshop."
A. Pawnshops can help people when they need an important gift.
B. Sacrificing what is precious can prove one's love and generosity.
C. Giving up your prized possessions isn't a smart choice.
D. In the end, people do things for a selfish reason.
B