Grammar SymbolismIrony/Plot Persuasive/ Research Misc.
In different parts of the world, I read about unusual customs. How is this illogical?
Answer: I read about unusual customs from different parts of the world. You aren’t sitting in different places…
Correct? There were only two people who were late- Melissa and I.
Answer: There were only two people who were late- Melissa and me.
Correct? Jennifer’s project looked a lot better than Justin.
Answer: Jennifer’s project looked a lot better than Justin’s.
Correct? Either Mrs. Smith or the students is going to buy cupcakes.
Answer: Either Mrs. Smith or the students are going to buy the cupcakes. HOW? 1.Find the verb. 2.Substitute “it” or “they”
Correct? At the beach, Frank lie on his towel to get a tan.
Answer: At the beach, Frank lay on his towel to get a tan.
_____ are objects, events, people, or animals to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance. The ol’ SWITCHEROO Switch scores with the other team!
Symbols are objects, events, people, or animals to which we have attached extraordinary meaning and significance.
In “The Scarlet Ibis”, the scarlet ibis was a symbol for ________. Explain your answer.
The scarlet ibis was a symbol for Doodle, who also had a similar journey of struggle and loss.
If a dark storm began to form in the weather of a story, what might this possibly foreshadow?
Bad news or hard times coming ahead.
What is the difference between a symbol and a sign?
Symbol= many meanings or interpretations. Sign= only one meaning or interpretation.
What is it called when symbols get specific and characters/places begin to stand for virtues and vices? Everything in the story is symbolic.
Allegory
Give an example of situational irony.
Situational: the situation/event was unexpected An Olympic swimmer drowns during a swim competition.
When a speaker says one thing but means something completely different, what type of irony is this?
Verbal Irony
Where is the main conflict of the story usually found?
A. Exposition (or Rising Action)
What type of irony did we see in “The Gift of the Magi”? Explain why.
Situational irony. What we expected to happen was in fact the complete opposite of what did happen.
From the stories we read, which story had an ambiguous part? Explain the ambiguity.
“Cask of Amontillado” What exactly did Fortunato do to Montresor?
In a persuasive essay, you should write about something that: A. is in your English book B. your parents will support C. you have strong feelings about D. will be entertaining
Persuasion = to convince (C. STRONG FEELINGS- relevant evidence)
If “Liberty” were to be adapted into a play, it might best be described as a___. A. tragedy B. mystery C. comedy D. historical drama
“Liberty” by Julia Alvarez D. historical drama It’s about a family trying to leave the Dominican Republic after a dictator was about to be overthrown.
To appeal to people’s emotions when you write, think about the ___ you use: a) sources b) connotations c) pen colors
b) connotations You are trying to persuade the reader to feel something that you believe in. Choose your words carefully.
In an essay, you should never use informal language. Re-word the following phrase: She woke up on the wrong side of the bed!
She woke up feeling cranky and unhappy.
A connotation is the feeling or the emotions that a word suggests. Which has the strongest connotation? sad, devastated, depressed
DEVASTATED then: sad/depressed
What is the difference between a primary source and secondary source?
Primary: The writer participated in the event. Secondary: The writer did not participate but heard from others.
When you paraphrase something, you are ___________.
You are restating or summarizing something in your own words..
When you take a test, make sure to ____________ the question carefully.
READ!
What is the difference between theme and subject?
Theme = a lesson (sentence) Subject = one word
Give a possible theme for Cinderella or another childhood fairy tale.
Dreams can come true! Prince Charmings do exist.