CER
What CER stands for
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
This is used to symbolize and represent countries.
What are flags
Name the main 3 parts of an essay.
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
The difference between indirect and direct characterization.
Direct- author tells you EXACTLY
Indirect- we must infer!
In coming-of- age stories, characters usually go from immature to ____
mature
Claims must always answer this fully
A Prompt
Color that commonly symbolizes sadness.
What is blue
Must ALWAYS be included in the conclusion
Restated Thesis (claim)
STEAL stands for.
Speech, Thoughts, Effects on Others, Actions, Looks
The differences between topics and themes.
Few different correct answers:
1. Topics are one word, themes are a sentence
2. Topic is a subject, theme is moral of the story
Evidence, especially quotes, need to be cited in...
MLA Format
In Persepolis, this symbolizes both oppression against women as well as a deep connection to faith.
the veil
Good things to use in a hook
Questions, quotes, anecdotes (stories), facts, etc.
Direct or Indirect: John cared a lot for the well being of others.
Direct
Background in introductions should include:
1. TAG - title, author, genre
2. Quick teeny tiny summary - sentence long
3 parts of Reasoning
1. Connection level - why does your evidence prove your claim
2. Purpose level - so what? Why does it matter? How does it impact other elements in the story?
3. World level - this could also go in your conclusion!
Object(s) that symbolized self-expression and maturing.
Denim jacket, Nikes, Michael Jackson pin, music posters,
3 things that need to be in an introduction
Hook, Background, and Claim (thesis)
What do we infer based on STEAL?
Character traits / motivations
List all 4 external conflicts.
Character vs character, society, nature, supernatural
What is missing from this claim: "The veil symbolizes Marji's internal conflict."
1. In Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis,
2. More specifics about the internal conflict
The cigarette symbolizes this type of conflict.
Internal conflict, character vs self.
Also counts - character vs society (trying to escape from this difficult world).
Words that should NOT be used in a literary analysis essay.
I, my, you, we,
Give a DIRECT characterization of ME.
Answers will vary
A book about the author's own life is called what?
A memoir