Unit 1 Review
What is the meaning of 'engendering'?
cause or give rise to
What is the meaning of 'sagacious'?
having or showing good judgment and an ability to grasp difficult concepts and ideas
What is the meaning of 'clemency'?
kind or lenient treatment
What is the meaning of 'dreg'?
remnant or sediment; the least desirable or last remaining part
What is the meaning of 'denizen'?
dweller or inhabitant
What is the purpose of framing?
Framing is used to lead one story, or plot, into another.
What is an example of a literary device?
Allegory
What is a literary technique used to show humour?
An understatement: it creates emphasis by intentionally giving less significance to a situation than it really has, or saying less than is actually true.
When the meaning of something in a text is clearly stated and understood, what is that called?
Explicit meaning
How can pacing affect a story?
It is the rhythm of the story—how slowly or quickly the actions and events develop and unfold.
What is direct characterisation?
The character is clearly and explicitly described to reveal what the character is like.
What is an example of an archetype?
A damsel in distress
What are the three types of irony in a text?
Simile
What is a subplot?
A subplot is a secondary plot or side story, less important than the main plot but complete on its own.
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing hints at an event or action that has not yet happened in the current storyline. Authors use foreshadowing to create suspense, build anticipation, and heighten readers’ interest.
What is the setting of a story?
Setting refers to the time and location in which the story takes place, and it plays an important role because it can affect characters, plot, and tone.
What is the purpose of satire?
Uses humour or irony to ridicule customs or institutions found in a society.
What is personification?
Personification gives nonliving things human characteristics.
What is another way a poem could be artistically interpreted?
Through a painting.
What is the central idea of a text?
A central idea is an overarching message or truth that is specific to a story.
What is the tone of a text?
Tone refers to the author’s attitude toward a subject he or she is writing about, as well as the author’s approach to the audience.
What is perspective in a story?
Perspective is the point of view from which a story is told.
Why is the author's word choice important?
Word choice establishes the impact of the type of words they use for their audience.
What is a story's plot?
The sequence of actions or events throughout the story.