What are the 4 ways authors describe and individualize their characters?
dialogue, actions, thoughts, and feelings
What are the 5 parts of plot?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What is the theme of a poem or passage?
It's the lesson or message the author wants the reader to learn.
Select a passage we read this unit. What was a possible theme for that passage? Elaborate on your answer to explain. (Annabel Lee, Dreams, Highwayman, The Lottery, or Lamb to the Slaughter)
Explain your theme.
Give an example of a setting from a passage we read in this unit. How did it affect the resolution of the plot? (Annabel Lee, Dreams, Highwayman, The Lottery, or Lamb to the Slaughter)
Give an example of a setting from a passage we read in this unit. How did it affect the resolution of the plot?
What is a situational archetype?
The Quest, The Journey, Battle of Good and Evil, Wisdom vs. Stupidity
What characteristics describe the Innocent character archetype?
inexperienced, lost, needs knowledge and advice, unwise
What characteristics describe the Sage character archetype?
wise, educated, older, experienced, has knowledge to share, teacher, mentor
What is repetition? What is the effect of repetition?
Repeated words for phrases for effect. It's used to emphasize ideas and create rhythm in poetry.
What is personification? Give an example.
Giving living qualities to something that is not alive; making inanimate objects come alive
What is symbolism? Give an example of symbolism from one of the passages we read this unit. (Annabel Lee, Dreams, Highwayman, The Lottery, or Lamb to the Slaughter)
Symbolism is when an item, setting, or character have a deeper meaning in the text. Give an example of symbolism from one of the passages we read this unit.
Give an example of a setting from a passage we read in this unit. How did it affect the resolution of the plot? (Annabel Lee, Dreams, Highwayman, The Lottery, or Lamb to the Slaughter)
Give an example of a setting from a passage we read in this unit. How did it affect the resolution of the plot?
Select a passage we read this unit. What was a possible theme for that passage? Elaborate on your answer to explain. (Annabel Lee, Dreams, Highwayman, The Lottery, or Lamb to the Slaughter)
Explain your theme.
What is the first part of plot? What is the purpose of this part? Where does it occur in the story?
What is the purpose of this part? Where does it occur in the story?
What is a character archetype? What are some examples?
Typical characters seen in stories. Hero, Innocent, Sage, Ruler, Rebel, Jester, Lover
If you see a question like this on the test, what should you do to answer it? "What is the meaning of the word steep as it is used in paragraph 6?"
Scroll to paragraph 6. Reread the paragraph. Eliminate choices that don't match/make sense. Double check your work.
