Unit 1
What is the definition of Denotation
The denotation of a word is its meaning that appears in the dictionary and has no associated negative or positive emotions.
What is the definition of sagacious
having or showing good judgment and an ability to grasp difficult concepts and ideas
What is the definition of inured
made accustomed; adapted
What is the definition of vehemently
in a way that is strongly emotional, heated, or impassioned
What is the definition of waylay
to trap or approach by surprise; intercept
What is an allusion
An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, object, historical event, or literary work that the audience is commonly familiar with.
What is a metaphor
a nonliteral comparison between two unlike items, with no obvious signal words to indicate there is a comparison; the comparison is sometimes buried deep, using verbs, adjectives, or phrases that convey the comparison
What is sarcasm
a form of verbal irony that sounds like praise but intentionally mocks or ridicules
What is an anaphora
when authors repeat certain words or phrases to call attention to a concept they want readers to notice.
What can a fast pace in a story lead to
propel readers swiftly through plot events, providing an exciting tone
What is a nuance
To understand nuance, or shades of meaning, you need to understand what a synonym is. Simply put, a synonym is a word that shares the same denotation as another word. However, the connotations of the two words that share the same denotation can be different.
What is the definition of allay
to ease or reduce
What does revising a story do
helps finalize the story and rid them of errors
What is perspective
an author’s or a character’s attitudes, values, or opinions that influence the representation of a topic.
What is tone
the tone of a literary work expresses the writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience.
How do you use explicit meanings in stories
it is clearly stated, is easily detectable, and is distinctly conveyed through an author’s direct message or meaning
How do you phrase a hyperbole in a sentence
you use exaggeration to make a point or to get a strong emotional response from the reader
What is an example of irony
His majesty, who is a most magnanimous prince, ... frequently honored me with his visits, and was pleased to assist my masters in teaching me. We began already to converse together in some sort; and the first words I learnt, were to express my desire “that he would please give me my liberty;” which I every day repeated on my knees. His answer, as I could comprehend it, was, “that this must be a work of time, not to be thought on without the advice of his council.”
How is imagery used
the use of figurative and connotative words in ways that appeal to the five senses.
How do you use humor in stories to make them interesting
to entertain and amuse readers
How do you use a connotation
The connotation of a word is the emotional association that a word carries with it, which has been attached to a word by an individual’s past experiences. A word’s connotation makes a reader’s response to a particular word emotionally positive or negative.
How do you use a stanza
To organize a poem
How do you finalize a story
by making sure that the story doesn't have errors
How do you use sarcasm
By using a harsher form of irony to express disapproval of someone or something, often by mockingly stating the opposite of what is actually meant.
How do you use pacing
to use rhythm and speed to express how tense or lax a situation could be