Literary Techniques
Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'
Simile
What does PEAR stand for?
Point, Evidence, Analysis, Relate to prompt
What are the two types of setting?
Where and when
(Time and place)
Name three camera angles or shots and explain what they are.
Extreme long shot, Long shot, Mid-shot or medium shot, Medium long shot, Close-up, Extreme close-up, Medium close-up, High-angle, Low angle, Dutch angle
What should you do when you are done with a task?
Read your book!
Comparing two unlike things by saying one is the other.
Metaphor
What are the parts of an essay?
Introduction, Main Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
What is a conflict in a fiction story?
The obstacle or problem the characters have to overcome.
What is the inciting incident of a story?
The event that sets the main character or characters on the journey that will occupy them throughout the narrative.
(The thing that gets the ball rolling.)
What should you do when you come into class?
Grab your book, folder, something to write with and get started on the starter task (or read)
A word that sounds like it means.
Onomatopoeia
What goes into your introduction? (TARTS)
Title, Author, Relate to prompt, Techniques, Summary
What two things can a narrative hook do to be effective?
Establish and interesting atmosphere and create a mystery
What are the five parts of plot?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
When will Miss Fidler not let you go to the bathroom?
Last ten minutes of class or if she's about to give instructions.
Describing something non-human or inanimate using human characteristics.
Personification
Is it ok to include more than one bit of evidence and analysis in your main body paragraphs?
Yes
What is descriptive language?
Using your senses (and literary techniques) as you write so the reader can properly imagine and visualise your story.
Who directed Nightmare Before Christmas?
Tom Selleck
What is Miss Fidler's most important rule?
Work hard and do your best!
The repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem creating internal rhymes.
Assonance
What is the most important part of a critical essay?
(Evidence and) Relevant Analysis
What is mise-en-scène?
The setting of a scene in a film, referring to everything placed in front of the camera—including people.
On the wall, you'll find two pride flags. The one on the left is the Trans Pride Flag. What is the name of the one on the right?
Progress Pride Flag