unit 1
The meaning of Denotation?
The meaning that appears in the dictionary.
The meaning of augmented?
increase, enhanced
The meaning of apprehension?
feeling of dread
The meaning of languidly?
slowly, weakly
The meaning of concussion?
jarring noise or crash
Symbolism
A person, place, or object that has a specific meaning in itself but that also stands for an idea or emotion beyond its literal meaning.
Archetypes
Are familiar, commonly used character types and situations in stories.
Using humor
Humor can help to reveal meaning in plot, character, setting, or tone.
Figurative Language
Explains or clarifies one item in terms of another on a nonliteral level.
Narrative Text Structures
Used in many narratives includes those that manipulate time or that order events in a certain way.
Foreshadowing
hints at an event or action that has not yet happened in the current storyline.
Flashback
When a story moves from the present to the past, an author can provide additional information that would not make sense in the current storyline.
Precise and Vivid Nouns and Verbs
Using precise language means using exact nouns and vivid verbs to help readers picture the scene.
satire
Satire is the use of humor or ridicule to expose the foolishness or shortcomings of people or society.
Developing a Claim
A literary analysis essay must contain a claim to be developed and supported with valid evidence.
Allusion
Is an indirect reference to a person, object, historical event, or literary work that the audience is commonly familiar with.
Literary Devices
Are elements or structures that authors use to convey their message, affect the reader’s imagination, and add interest and excitement to a text.
Analyzing Character Perspective
Authors can use perspective to provide information or to indirectly express an opinion through one or more characters
Perspective
An author’s or a character’s attitudes, values, or opinions that influence the representation of a topic.
Tone
employing specific word choices
parallel plot
plot that occurs alongside another plot
Dialogue
When characters talk to each other, they explain ideas and events the reader needs to know about.
Sensory Language
Details that incorporate all five senses bring writing to life and draw readers fully into the experience.
sarcasm
Sarcasm is using mockery or irony as a way of conveying contempt or dislike.
Writing an Outline
laying out the points of an essay in the order in which they will appear.