Literary Techniques
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
allegory
This novel was published in 1845.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
a moral or message that can be applied to one of many texts
theme
Obtuse
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
How do you determine your annotation focus?
Annotate your final prompt
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
allusion
This novel had the major motifs of nature/gun imagery, and music.
A Long Way Gone
a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, it is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
mood
Opulent
Rich and luxurious; lavish
What needs to be included on your planning page?
You should have a thesis, Topic sentences for Body A & B, Evidence
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
juxtaposition
Why did Orwell struggle to initially publish Animal Farm?
UK citizens viewed the Soviet Union and Stalin in a positive light following World War II
The turning point in a story; usually the point with the most tension
climax
Infernal
relating to or characteristic of the underworld; hellish
What do you need to include in order to complete ALL parts of POE?
Annotate the question, prediction note, cross out incorrect parts of answer choices, codes
the repetition of grammatical structure and words/phrases
parallelism/parallel structure
Name 5 main characters of Animal Farm.
Possible Responses: Napoleon, Snowball, Farmer Jones, Benjamin, Mollie, Boxer, Mr. Pilkington, Mr. Frederick, Squealer, Old Major, Clover, Mr. Whymper
When the author hints at what is to come
foreshadowing
Conspicuous
Standing out; attracting attention
What are the 6 VIC steps?
1. Circle/Cross out 2. Bracket 3. Underline context 4. Hypothesis/ Prediction 5. Charge Answer Choices 6. Plug it in
the rhetorical contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangements of words, clauses, or sentences
antithesis
Who is Douglass' audience and what message is he trying to send?
Audience= White Northern Abolitionists
Message= slavery is way worse and more cruel than abolitionists realize
the unfolding or solution of a complicated issue in a story
resolution
Calamitous
devastating or disastrous
What needs to be at the top of every passage?
Genre, topic, speaker, and annotation focus