unit 1
Definition of expound
Explain in detail
Definition of Incessantly
In a persistent way
Definition of prodigious
Impressive in size
Vexation
Irritation or annoyance
Irresolute
Cautious or uncertain
Implicit meaning
Ask questions before inference
Central idea
The truth of a story
Satire
Humor/irony to ridicule customs
Ambiguity
Unclear meaning, multiple interpretations
Tone
The authors attitude toward the subject
Summarize
A brief statement of the main points of something
Indirect characterization
Descriptions of thoughts, actions, and feelings
Pacing
Speeding up or slowing down the pace to effect suspense
Literary analysis
Separates a subject into its elements
What is a claim?
A single sentence that summarizes the central idea of an essay
What is pacing?
The rhythm of a story
Examples of narrative elements
Framing, characters, plot, setting, tone
What is perspective?
The attitudes, values, or opinions
Irony
Implies the opposite of literal meaning
Parallel plot
A plot that occurs alongside the main plot
In their shoes
Seeing things from other peoples perspectives
Parts of exposition
Hook, characters, conflict, setting
Coherence
All the ideas in the narrative being connected together
Objective summary
Main points or ideas of something
An outline
Lays out the points of the essay in which they appear