Quotes
What saying should you never use when explaining a quote?
"This quote shows"
What do you start a literary analysis with?
A hook.
Is a narrative fictional or nonfictional?
Fictional
What is a single text essay?
Answering a prompt about one text using 5 paragraphs and 3 pieces of evidence.
On a scale of 1-10, How much does MCAS stink?
Anywhere from 10-1,000,000 is acceptable.
"I can't believe she's dating Chris!
Missing end quote. Putting siting down is okay too.
How many paragraphs should you have in a literary analysis?
5 paragraphs
What are all the elements in a plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What was the theme of "Monsters are Due on Maple Street"?
Fear and prejudice can destroy.
What are 2 transition words that you can use in the beginning of a sentence?
-First
-To begin
-For starters
-Initially
-In the beginning
-It started when
How do you cite a quote?
(Author's Last Name, Page/Paragraph Number).
What 1 of 3 ways could you leave the reader thinking?
- Ask a thought provoking question
- Use an ending quotation
- Leave them with a vivid image
Name 3 out of the 6 types of external conflicts.
- Man vs Man
- Man vs Society
- Man vs Nature
- Man vs Technology
- Man vs Supernatural
- Man vs Destiny
Name 3 types of hooks can you use in a single text essay?
-Dialogue
-Action
-Something unexpected
-A contrast
-Vivid Description
-Question
-Exclamation
-Humor
-Pause for dramatic effect
-Anecdote
What kind of hook is this?
Drop dead! I thought as I slammed my door in my brother's face.
-Dialogue
-Action
-Exclamation
Exclamation
What are the parts of a quote sandwich?
Intro, Quote, Explain
What are 2 of the 5 compare and contrast questions?
- Text Types
- Theme
- Points of View
- Author's Style
- Central/ Main Idea
What is third person limited?
"Outside" narrator that knows thoughts and feelings about one character.
What are 6 words that you can't use on a single text essay?
-I
-me
-you
-are
-we
-my
List the definitions of first person, second person, and third person omniscient points of view.
First person- the narrator is a character in the story. Uses I, me, we,us.
Second person- Narrator is an on looker, placing the reader in the story using you.
Third Person Omniscient- (all knowing) The narrator can relate thoughts and feelings of several, or all, of the characters.
List at least 3 things wrong with this quote sandwich.
I love chocolate cake?" This quote shows...
- No opening quotation
- No introduction of quote
- No citing of quote
- Uses "this quote shows"
- Unfinished sentence
What are the 3 things you need in a conclusion?
- Restates your thesis in a different way
- Briefly summarize main points
- Leave reader thinking
What is another word for resolution?
Denouement
What's the difference between a literary analysis an a single text essay?
A literary analysis has a 3rd paragraph that is used to compare/contrast and a single text essay has a 3rd body paragraph that is used to help support the prompt.
What does T.E.A. stand for?
Title and author
Echo the prompt
Answer the question