Definitions
Glimpse
A brief or incomplete view
What is Author's Purpose?
The main reason they write a text.
How do headings and subheadings help readers understand a text?
They organize information and show what each section will be about.
What is Central Idea?
Why does Victor want to create life?
He wants to gain knowledge, defeat death and become famous for his discovery.
Slush
Partially melted snow or ice
How can analyzing word choices and details help you determine an authors purpose in any text?
Word choice and details reveal whether the author wants to inform, persuade, entertain, or express a specific opinion about the topic.
How do bold words or text features like captions help readers?
they highlight important information and give extra details to help readers understand the text better.
What is the central idea of Frankenstein SO FAR!
Unchecked ambition and the desire to play Creator can led to suffering, loneliness and serious consequences.
What happens after Victor brings the creature to life?
He is horrified by it and runs away, abandoning the creature.
Complimentary
Expressing praise or admiration - That something works well with another thing. (Yin & Yang). Also it's something that can be given for free. DEPENDS ON HOW YOU USE IT.
What does Tone mean when discussing literature?
Tone is the authors attitude or feeling about the subject, shown through words (SPECIFIC WORDS) they use.
What is an objective summary in a story?
A brief retelling of the main events of a story without opinions, personal feeling or extra details.
How can you show admiration in a text while looking at the central idea?
By using positive word choices, strong examples and details thata highlight the subject's strength or achievements to support the central idea.
Why is Justine accused of William's murder?
A locket that belonged to William is found in her pocket.
Incomprehensible
Difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend. - Unintelligent
How do examples and explanations help us understand the authors purpose to a story?
By giving us information we can see what the author wants us to learn, thing or feel about the topic.
How does the authors use of pacing and sequences in a story help contribute to the meaning of a scene?
By controling how quickly events happen and in what order, which builds tension, highlights and important moments an dinfluences how readers feel.
How does this help develop the central idea?
It shows the author’s admiration for Walt Disney.
Why does the creature become angry and violent?
He is rejected and treated badly by everyone he meets.
Virtue
A trait of excellence, including traits that may be moral, social or intellectual.
Examples: Admiration, courage, honesty, integrity, compassion etc.
What does the line “You let me rise so sky is my new room” most clearly suggest about the speaker’s relationship with the person being described?
You set aside your woes to care for mine, You keep on hold your dreams for mine to bloom I lean on you, my tree, I am a vine, You let me rise so sky is my new room
The speaker feels encouraged to grow and reach new possibilities.
A unique combination of asphalt and graphene, which is a thin layer of graphite, could significantly extend the life of roads. Solar roads are an energy-saving option but very costly, so they are probably not going to be used anytime soon.
How does the last sentence in paragraph 7 refine a key concept about road construction?
The cost of construction poses an obstacle to building safer and more durable roads.
What does it mean to "Contribute and develop a central idea?"
To contribute to or develope a central idea means to add details, examples or events that help explain and strengthn the main message of the text.
How does the creature's request for a female companion create both a Moral dilemma and future danger for Victor?
Victor must choose between relieving the creatures loneliness or risking the creation of another being who could cause more harm, increasing the potential for greater destruction.