Vocabulary
What is the definition of Diction?
bonus 200 if you can give a clear and accurate example!
The author’s word choice
Explain the Informal
Informal writing consists of short sentences and is used in more personal settings, such as writing a letter to a friend or writing a diary entry. It is much more relaxed than formal writing.
What type of settings would you most likely see in a Gothic Literature piece of writing?
Bleak or remote settings
What is the question below asking you about Diction OR Syntax
What type of words draw your attention?
Diction! Remember diction is about word choice!
BONUS What school did I graduate from!
UTSA
What is the definition of Syntax?
Bonus 400 If you can show the class a sentence where the sentence has correct syntax and incorrect syntax
the way the author structures sentences
Realistic equals?
Reality!
Name at least two parts a plot would include if it is in the GOTHIC Literature category?
Plots can involve weird or violent incidents and supernatural or otherworldly occurrences
What is the relationship between motif and theme?
motifs emphasize themes
BONUS! How old am I?
24 :)
What is the definition Theme?
Theme is the lesson that someone can learn from reading a piece of text.
Fantastic(genre) equals...
The unreal! Fantasy!
What type of mood would you most likely see in Gothic Literature
Gloomy or eerie moods
What is one question you ask yourself if your are trying to determine the theme of a story?
What does the author want me to learn from reading this story?
What is the definition of Dialogue
First person to find a book and show me a sentence with dialogue get 500 points for their group!
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie
What is the definition of Tone?
Bonus 100
If you can tell me what I told you should do in order to understand tone! 10 seconds!
the attitude that the author or narrator takes toward the subject
Put yourself inside of the story!
Explain Formal language
Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like university assignments. Formal language does not use slangI
Name at least one thing a character might go through while being apart of a Gothic Literature story?
psychological and/or physical torment
As soon as Virgil walked into the shop, he began to sneeze. The little shop was lined with cages full of furry little creatures or feathery ones, as well as colorful fish in their bubbling blue glass tanks. A woman wearing horn-rimmed glasses and a worried look stepped from behind the counter Virgl said hello but then he sneezed once more. And sneezed again- and again. Each time he sneezed, the animals in their cages seemed to vibrate with agitation. Before Virgil could get out the word birdseed, the woman in the glasses asked him if he could please come back another time.
Based off this situation what can you infer about the reason he is sneezing?
He is allergic to something or some animal in the store!
What is Mood?
Bonus 300! Describe an event happen in a movie or book and tell the main characters mood during that event!
Mood is the feeling a text invokes
What is a Motif
A motif is ONE WORD that describes a topic shown in the text.
What is the definition of Magical Realism
Magical Realism -- a combination of two contrasting elements-- reality and fantasy
grounding unreal elements in everyday life; haunting narratives that offer surprising insights into human nature
BONUS 500 POINTS TELL ME THE DEFINITION AND EXAMPLE OF SYNTHESIZE
500 POINTS TELL ME THE DEFINITION AND EXAMPLE OF SYNTHESIZE
the process of pulling together background knowledge, newly learned ideas, connections, inferences and summaries into a complete and original understanding of the text.
Answer the following Question 2mins!
Shasta flew into the house from her mother's car and parked herself right in front of the television. In a mere second, she had the video game system on and ready to play. Soon, she was playing her favorite racing game. Shasta loved racing cars; she relished the fiery explosions, the jets that flew over the track, and the deafening sirens.Moments later, her mother came into the room. "Shasta," she said, "all you ever do is play that game. You never move from that spot!""Aw, mom," Shasta said. "I just like playing a lot.""Yeah, yeah," her mom said, "but it isn't healthy to be in front of the TV so much, and you are in need of some heart-pumping exercise." She reached down and tried to pull Shasta to her feet.
Shasta pretended that she couldn't stand up. She wobbled like she was going to fall over. "Mom, I'm incapable of standing up! My legs are jelly. They can't hold me!""Then you need to strengthen those muscles! Go outside and run around! I see your friends playing basketball across the street. You can come back in after an hour."Grumbling, Shasta shut the game off and dragged herself off the floor.The next time she sees Shasta playing video games, Shasta's mom will most likely
tell Shasta to do something more active.
What is the definition of prediction and give me example!
an act of saying what will or might happen in the future