Literary Analysis/District Assessment is Jan th! Let s Get Ready! Brain on you will be called on to review this information!

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1 Literary Analysis/District Assessment is Jan th! Let s Get Ready! Brain on you will be called on to review this information! Terms to Know (so write what s in BOLD in your Notes section of your notebook): Conflict a struggle between opposing forces (Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Self). Inference using observations and background to reach a logical conclusion (the intended meaning of the author). E.g. slamming door ~ infer person is upset. Reiterate terms with your table partner go!

2 Motif recurring element that has symbolic significance that helps explain the theme. E.g. rabbits in Of Mice and Men, supernatural in The Crucible, home in A Raisin in the Sun, geography and weather/seasons in The Great Gatsby. Symbol a word, image, or anything that represents a larger idea. Examples??? Tell your table partner two go! (e.g. eagles, red rose, ring, etc.) E.g. Candy s dog is a symbol for the fate of anyone who has outlived his/her purpose. Remember, characters can be symbols!

3 Symbol vs. Motif What s the difference? Symbols are images, ideas, sounds or words that represent something else and help to understand an idea or a thing. Motifs are images, ideas, sounds or words that help to explain the central idea/theme of a literary work. Moreover, a symbol may appear once or twice in a literary work, whereas a motif is a recurring element. Share these two terms with your table partner go!

4 Theme the universal ideas explored in a literary work. E.g. The Predatory Nature of Human Existence in Of Mice and Men, The value of dreams and the importance of family in A Raisin in the Sun, Good vs. Evil in The Crucible, and The American Dream in The Great Gatsby we will be exploring all of these this semester!

5 Figurative Language: Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation for the sake of comparison, emphasis, clarity, or freshness. Examples: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and symbolism (remember, characters can be symbols).

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7 Metaphor - a comparison made between things which are essentially not alike. E.g. Nobody invites Edward to parties because he is a wet blanket. Simile - a comparison that often uses the words like or as. E.g. Jamie runs as fast as the wind. Personification - when something that is not human is given human-like qualities. E.g. The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October afternoon. Hyperbole exaggeration used for effect. E.g. My eyes widened at the sight of the mile-high ice cream cones we were having for dessert. Symbolism - when something which has meaning in itself is used to represent something entirely different. E.g. American flag represents patriotism and a love for one s country.

8 Diction? word choice Denotation? dictionary definition Connotation? feeling associated with the word; the suggestive meaning. Hollywood? Diction/word choice examples in literary analysis: precise, formal, cheerful, loving, humorous, threatening, pretentious, picturesque, etc. For example, Salinger s slang-filled, often profane diction in The Catcher in the Rye captures the voice of its teenage narrator. Tell your table partner why it is incorrect to say an author uses diction. Always identify the TYPE of diction. Review these three terms with your table partner. Go!

9 Tone: the writer s or speaker s attitude toward the subject, audience, or events of the text. Word choice/diction, details, and imagery all contribute to the understanding of tone. Tone is the result of literary choices made by the author. Tone words: angry, apologetic, joyful, sympathetic, joking, shocked, nonchalant, sarcastic, confused, honest, etc. Hint: think of tone of voice! For example: The author s angry tone in the third paragraph reveals that she has not forgiven her brother. 30/30 Review!!

10 Quickly pair up with your Salem Witch Trials partner! Person with the earliest birthday is Person A. Person A review with partner the following terms (definition & examples): conflict, inference, motif, symbol, and theme! 30 seconds go!

11 Person B review with partner the following terms (definition & examples): figurative language (definition and 2 types i.e. simile), tone, diction, denotation of a word, connotation of a word. 30 seconds go! Time to practice! Oh yes!! Clip from 2081