Unit 1
What is assuage?
To make less intense; reduce the severity of
What is perjury?
Willfully telling an untruth in a court
What is penitent?
Showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong
What is waylay?
To trap or approach by surprise; intercept
What is inexorably?
In a way that is impossible to stop or change
What is implicit? What is explicit?
Implicit is indirectly stated, explicit is directly stated
What is explicit?
Directly stated
What is an analogy? What does it do?
A comparison. Creates a connection between two things or ideas, based on similarities of the two
What is irony?
A literary device in which words are used in a way that implies the opposite of their literal meaning
What is a setting?
The time and location in which the story takes place. In works of fiction, setting plays an important role because it can affect characters, plot, and tone.
What is characterization?
Characterization is the way an author conveys specific details about a character and reveals a character’s personality. This can be done through direct or indirect characterization
What literary devices contain meaning that is different from what is directly stated?
Irony, understatement, sarcasm, etc.
What is an author's perspective?
An author's attitudes, values, or opinions that influence the representation of a topic
What are the basic elements of plot structure?
By citing specific details to support an interpretation or position about a text, a person is using __________.
textual evidence
What are three important narrative elements?
Plot, characterization, and framing
What is framing? How is it used?
Framing is a literary technique that places one story inside another story. It is used to lead one story, or plot, into another.
Describe theme.
The central message or universal truth that the author conveys through the characters and plot.
Why is conflict a crucial element of the plot?
It is the problem or struggle that that will keep the reader engaged and interested in the story. The conflict in a story is a struggle between opposing forces. Conflicts can be internal or external.
How do readers identify an author's perspective?
Look for textual evidence, implicit meaning, tone, irony, sarcasm, satire, humor, and understatement, among others.
How is an essay generally set up?
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, works cited
What are three rules of MLA format?
Some possible answers include: Double spaced, Times New Roman 12pt font, beginning of each paragraph indented, no extra spaces between paragraphs, name, Teacher, Class, and Date are left-aligned and double spaced, header is right-aligned and has last name and page numbers.
How can an author establish tone?
Tone can be established in a variety of ways, including but not limited to setting, dialogue, figurative language, diction, and imagery.
Why is MLA format important?
It makes a text look more professional and aesthetically appealing. It also used frequently in academic settings.
Why is figurative language so important in narrative writing?
It makes the writing more enjoyable and relatable for the reader. It can also add layers of meaning to a text.