PPT-Literary Terms Theme

Themes holds a story together Theme is essential to giving meaning Without It a story is a random list of pointless events Plot DEF plot is the sequence of EVENTS that makeup a story. Practice Quiz. September 3, 2015. Mrs. Helton. 1.. Which of the following would be the best example of DIRECT characterization?. “You’re a big-game hunter, not a philosopher.”. “Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede…”. English novel Engl2349. . Dr. Sami S. . Breem. Plot. . plot/events/actions. . Aristotle’s plot-line/structure/diagram. introduction/exposition. . rising action/development. . climax/turning point. By Ms. Ibsen . Literary Terms of Dramatic Importance:. Character, Theme, Mood, and Plot . Character. Protagonist. Central character/s. Round- Develop, complex. Not always good or narrator. Follow and cheer for them. Vocab, & Grammar: . Practice AP Test #1. Multiple Choice. Do You Know:. PARALLELISM. Rhetorical and Literary Terms. PARALLELISM. is recurrent syntactical similarity. Several parts of a sentence or several sentences are expressed similarly to show that the ideas in the parts or sentences are equal in importance. Parallelism also adds balance and rhythm and, most importantly, clarity to the sentence.. An introduction. What is a literary analysis essay? . It is an essay that analyzes a novel, poem, play, short story, etc. and explains how and why the author uses specific literary elements to achieve his purpose (theme). . Literary Terms of Dramatic Importance:. Character, Theme, Mood, and Plot . Character. Protagonist. Central character/s. Round- Develop, complex. Not always good or narrator. Follow and cheer for them. Agenda:. Review of . Literature and Composition. Chapter 2 (Literary Terms). Homework:. Literary Terms Quiz . . Monday, February 6. th. . Summer Reading Assessment . . Wednesday, February 15. polysyndeton. Sentence which uses a conjunction with NO commas to separate the items in a series.. X and Y and Z. PROTAGONIST. THE CENTRAL CHARACTER IN A STORY, THE ONE WHO INITIATES OR DRIVES THE ACTION; . a . literary analysis essay . which will analyze the author’s development of theme in a story.. The introduction must introduce . the . author (. William Golding. ). the title of the . story (. Lord of the Flies. Epic. A long narrative poem on a serious subject . Written in a grand or elevated style (formal diction, descriptive language). Centered on a larger-than-life, epic . HERO. Epic Conventions. Themes: the fate of a nation or people; loyalty among hierarchies. of fiction. Review: Literary Devices of Fiction. ELEMENTS. Setting. Mood. Plot. Flashback. Foreshadowing. TECHNIQUES. Allusion. Figurative Language. Simile. Metaphor. Imagery. Alliteration. Personification. To Kill a Mockingbird. . . . . literary analysis. There . are many themes (insights or lasting truths about life) which literature offers readers. Often literature and its themes are based on the events and lessons we have experienced throughout history from the events that have shaped our lives. Write an essay which states and fully explains ONE major theme of a novel or play that we read as a class while also exploring a historical connection for that theme. . Agenda:. Review of . Literature and Composition. Chapter 2 (Literary Terms). Homework:. Literary Terms Quiz . . Monday, February 6. th. . Summer Reading Assessment . . Wednesday, February 15. Review of literary terms. Return to yesterday’s poem. Friday, September 8, 2017. HW: Continue to read summer reading book. Summer Reading Assessment – 9/15. Literary Terms Quiz – 9/19. Final Exam Skills.