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.
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 a passage we've read or in your life.
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.
What is included in setting? Why is it important to notice?
Time, place, circumstances. Setting can affect the plot and characters, so we need to notice the details.
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?
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.
What is a problem happening inside a character’s mind or feelings?
internal conflict
What is a problem between a character and something outside them? (another person, nature, society)
external conflict
