warm up “prejudice and pride” – by paula priamos what was revealed in the exposition? what was...
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Warm Up
• “Prejudice and Pride” – by Paula Priamos
What was revealed in the exposition?
What was the rising action?
What was the climax?
Was there any falling action?
Was there a resolution?
Unit Review (!!!)
Diction
OED definition – n. The manner in which anything is expressed in (spoken or written) words; choice or selection of words and phrases; wording, phrasing; verbal style.
Diction Examples
Across the meadow I rode.
Across the sea of grass I
rode.
Syntax
Syntax is a set of rules in a language. It dictates how words from different parts of speech are put together in order to convey a complete thought.
Syntax Examples
I rode across the meadow.Across the meadow I rode.
Oranges grow in California.Yodaspeak - predicate precedes
subjectIn California grow oranges.
Syntax Examples
• The tiger ate the man.
• The man ate the tiger.
• The woman drove the car.
• The car drove the woman.
Tone
Attitude of the writer. (The verbal stance an author holds toward characters, events, or situations reflected in his or her message.)
Diction + Syntax = Tone
Tone Examples
From The Catcher in the Rye – identify the tone in each of the quotes
“All morons hate it when you call them a moron.”
“If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she’s late? Nobody.”
Tone Examples
People always told me be careful what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me be careful who you love
And be careful what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
Tone Examples
You got a lotta nerveTo say you are my friendWhen I was downYou just stood there grinning
You got a lotta nerveTo say you got a helping hand to
lendYou just want to be onThe side that’s winning
I wish that for just one timeYou could stand inside my shoesAnd just for that one momentI could be you
Yes, I wish that for just one timeYou could stand inside my shoesYou’d know what a drag it isTo see you
Theme
Theme is a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.
Through themes, a writer tries to give his readers an insight into how the world works or how he or she views human life.
Theme Exercise
Recall the short story we read earlier…
What are some possible themes from that story?
Characterization
Characterization is a literary device that is used step by step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story.
1. Direct characterizationThis kind of characterization takes a direct approach towards building the character. It uses another character, narrator or the protagonist himself to tell the readers or audience about the subject.
Characterization
Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is.
Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.”
Explanation: The author is directly telling the audience the personality of these two children. The boy is “patient” and the girl is “quiet.”
Characterization
Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. There are five different methods of indirect characterization:
SpeechWhat does the character say? How does the character speak?
ThoughtWhat is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings?
Effect on others toward the character
What is revealed through the character’s effect on other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave?
LooksWhat does the character look like? How does the character dress?
Symbolism
Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.
Generally, it is an object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.
Symbolism
ExamplesThe dove is a
symbol of peace.A red rose or red
color stands for love or romance.
Black typically represents evil or death.
Symbolism in Literature
All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts- from As You Like It
Denotation
Denotation is generally defined as literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings.
Connotation
Connotation refers to a meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly.
Words carry cultural and emotional associations. For instance, “Wall Street” literally means a street situated in Lower Manhattan, but connotatively it refers to “wealth” and “power.”
Connotations
Positive Neutral Negative
Self‐confident Proud Arrogant
Dignified Reserved Snobby
Modest Shy Mousy
Venerable Elderly Old
Thrifty Conservative Miserly
Slender Thin Skinny
Denotation and Connotation Exercise
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. negative connotation: stench
positive connotation: aroma
Spam is an inexpensive meal. negative connotation: cheap
positive connotation: thrifty
Uncle Henry lives in a hut deep in the woods. negative connotation: shack
positive connotation: cabin
Denotation and Connotation Exercise
My parents are committed conservationists.negative connotation: tree huggers
positive connotation: environmentalists
The teacher was mildly intimidated by Merdine's assertive behavior.negative connotation: bossy
positive connotation: confident
Denotation and Connotation Exercise
1. William wanted to be honest but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her that the fancy necklace he gave her was ____________. (inexpensive/cheap)
2. Ollie ___________ (appreciates/adores) science so much that he can talk about it for hours and hours.
3. Shayla thought her best friend’s cat had lost too much weight. Hoping not to be too negative, Shayla told her that the cat looked ______________ (skinny/gaunt).
Denotation and Connotation Exercise
4. The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She __________ (dislikes/loathes) them.
5. Afraid his teacher would scold him in front of the class, Horace made sure he only ___________ (snickered/roared) at his lab partner’s joke.
6. The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the____________ (residence/shack) which stood before them.
The Three Little Pigs
Three little pigs, living outdoors are building houses to live in.
Man v. Man
The wolf is trying to eat the three little pigs.
The wolf tries and tries to blow the house down.
The wolf finally runs out of breath and gives up. He decides to leave the pig alone.
The little pig continues to live happily ever after in his safe, little home.
•The first little pig built a house out of straw, but the wolf blew it down.
•The 2nd little pig built a house out of sticks, but the wolf blew that one down too.
•Then the 3rd little pig built his house out of bricks.