Techniques Used in Literature Dear Mr Cairney
Learning aim for today How the writer crafts a story to have an effect on the reader Write two paragraphs using supporting evidence and explanation How you will demonstrate your learning
Define the following Narrative point of view Tone Mood Imagery - sensory details Write an explanation for each of these terms by looking at the dictionary definition , then research how it applies in literature
Find three examples of IMAGERY (sensory details) in Dear Mr Cairney Why did they make the story more realistic?
Tone Nostalgic Understated Meditative Unconcerned Ambivalent Belligerent Bitter Cold Angry Menacing
What is the word? Which word means… 1/ a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation. 2/ to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect. 3/ Warlike; given to waging war
Writing paragraphs Decide on two techniques in Dear Mr Cairney that made the story engaging for you. The first paragraph might start like this: One technique Graeme Lay used effectively in Dear Mr Cairney was….. Then: Explain how he used it, giving examples/quotations from the story Then: Explain why this was effective – what effect did it have on the reader?
Writing paragraphs One technique Graeme Lay used effectively in Dear Mr Cairney was….. (understanding) Then: Explain how he used it, giving examples/quotations from the story (analysis) Then: Explain why this was effective – what effect did it have on the reader? (evaluation)