Unit 1
What vocabulary word is opposite of rising?
Prostrating
Which vocabulary word is known for silence and not speaking much?
Tactiturn
Which vocabulary word is known to be kind and lenient?
Clemency
What vocabulary word is known for repeating facts or information with little understanding?
Regurgiatate
What vocabulary word is known to trap or intercept?
Waylay
Why is Framing important in literature?
Framing is used to tie multiple stories together while providing context and different character perspectives.
What are four types of literary devices?
-Allegory
-Analogy
-Anaphora
-Apostrophe
What types of humor are there?
Irony
Satire
Sarcasm
Understatements
What is the difference between explicit and implicit meaning?
Explicit Meaning: Something that is clearly stated
Implicit Meaning: Something that is understood despite not being stated clearly
What is the purpose of pacing?
Pacing is used to describe the actions or events that develop or unfold in slow or quick manners.
How was framing used in the story Frankenstein by Mary Shelley?
Framing was used to develop each characters perspective and personalities. It also brought the story together from beginning to end by explaining how the main character ended up in the middle of the ocean.
What are the two types of characterization and what do they mean?
Direct characterization: Straightforward approach to describe the type of person a character is.
Indirect characterization: Description of a character based off of actions, thoughts, and feelings.
What is the process of drafting a resolution?
What is the difference between denotation vs. connotation?
Denotation: Contrasts to feelings or idea a word suggest
Connotations: Emotional associations a word carries with it
Why is outlining important?
Outlining is used for organizational purposes for brainstorming the subtopics of a paper. An example can be compare and contrasts for a literary analysis.
How can flashbacks and foreshadowing be used in literature texts?
Flashbacks are used to show the audience past relationships or events that are relevant to the story.
Foreshadowing is used to show future events that haven't occurred yet to increase suspense or predictions.
What common archetypes are found in literature?
Heros
Villain
Damsel in distress
Queen
Temptress
What is the purpose of tone and setting?
The tone is used to enhance the setting by using certain language to keep the story suspenseful and mysterious.
What is the difference between Irony and Sarcasm?
Both are literary devices used to add humor. Irony is used to imply the opposite of the literal meaning. Sarcasm is used to express disapproval of someone or something - Harsher use of Irony.
Why are narrative elements important?
Narrative elements are used to dictate each characters actions within the story. A characters thoughts indicate the tone, actions indicate the climax, and the setting also contributes to the tone.
What are common subjects or themes found in writing?
Love
Power
Survival
Poverty
What are a few elements in gothic romance?
Love
Individualism
Idealization of women
Close attention to narrators thoughts
Natural Environment
Why is revising important?
Revising material is important as it can be inspirational to your own or someones writing. It is used as a final draft check to ensure the feedback will be positive.
What is the importance of ambiguous meanings?
Ambiguity has a variety of implied meanings that are unclear or uncertain.
Why are subplots important in writing?
Subplots are used to broaden the understanding of the main plot and increase the tension.