Unit 1
Vocab: fungoid
of or caused by a fungus or fungi
Vocab:chastise
to censor or criticize severely.
Vocab: Harangue
to make a long oration or speak at length
Vocab: Dreg
remnant or sediment; the least desirable or last remaining part
Vocab: Accost
to approach and speak to, especially in an aggressive way
Reading skill:
Pacing
rhythm of the story—how quickly or slowly the actions and events develop and unfold
Reading Skill:
What is the central idea of a text
The central idea is an overarching message or truth that is specific to that text
Reading Skill:
What is Framing:
used to lead one story, or plot, into another. In framing, an introductory narrative is first presented to pave the way for a second narrative or a set of shorter narratives that form the main story.
Reading Skill:
Personification
When an inanimate object is given human characteristics.
Reading Skill:
What is the setting
Time and place
Writing Skill:
Connotations
A word's connotation is the feeling or emotion the word makes the reader feel.
Writing skill:
What is direct characterization
straightforward approach in which a character is clearly and explicitly described to reveal what the character is like.
Writing Skill:
What is a ticking clock scenario?
This is when a clock is ticking which adds suspense and heightens suspense as a character is racing against time.
Writing Skill:
How do you identify Anaphora in writing?
Anaphora is created when the author repeats certain words or phrases to call attention to a concept or idea. Authors use anaphora to add a certain rhythm to their writing and to emphasize words the readers should pay attention to and remember.
Writing Skill:
Idea Mapping
visual representation of how ideas relate to one another.
What is the denotation of the word strange
unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain
What literary devices would you use if you wanted to say something that means something different from what is directly stated?
why would an author focus on setting and tone in their writing?
to add depth by appealing to the senses and emotions.
what are words you could use for imagery when it rains?
strom'd, thunder'd, enormous thundering clouds roll above our heads.
How can authors manipulate Pacing?
Authors can manipulate pacing in their stories by using narrative elements in deliberate ways. For example, including a character’s perspective about another character or a character’s response to a plot event can alter the speed of the narrative. Even providing details of a particular setting can impact the plot's pacing.
What are common themes found in Gothic Romance novels?
love, nature, isolation, confinement
How would an author create a gloomy tone
They would use words like dark, dim, hopeless, and despair.
When would an author use a flashback in a gothic romance novel
you could have a character flash back to a time of confusion that contributes to a mystery he or she is trying to solve. You could describe the scene as if it were happening in the present, and then you could return to the current storyline.
What does the following phrase describe:
Cold feet
metaphor
what are the characteristics of a claim?
A single sentence that summarizes the central idea of your essay. The last sentence in the introduction. A promise to the reader stating what the essay is about; the essay's body must deliver on that promise. A statement that others might disagree with; you have to support your claim with evidence