LIT. TERM OVERVIEW JUNIORS. S WBAT UNDERSTAND AND CONTRAST THE MEANINGS OF MOTIF, SYMBOLISM, AND THEME DO NOW: Copy down these definitions: Motif is an.

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LIT. TERM OVERVIEW JUNIORS

S WBAT UNDERSTAND AND CONTRAST THE MEANINGS OF MOTIF, SYMBOLISM, AND THEME DO NOW: Copy down these definitions: Motif is an object or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work. Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense. Also, they represent something else and help clarify an idea Theme is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly. Source: Literarydevices. net

P ERIOD 4 Below you will find your name associated with either motif, symbolism, or theme. Please come in tomorrow ready to share examples with the rest of the class. Write down the page number. Please don’t rely on Spark Notes or Cliff Notes. Do this based on your own interpretation. Motif : Marc, Brianna B, Nino, Amanda, Laura, Nicholas Symbolism : Anthony, Ryan, Brianna J, Zoe, Betzabe, Michelle, Metu Theme : Gabi, Claudia, Diana, Fathima, Priscilla, Michael, Katherine

R EMINDERS … Quiz on SAT List 3 Friday This weekend: choose a topic for essay on Gatsby from project sheet

VOCABULARY REVIEW SERENITY: quiet, calm, peaceful EXOTIC: foreign, uncommon, from a distant place, unnatural RUFFLE: to disturb the smoothness of; to upset mildly CAPRICIOUS: unpredictable; likely to change TRANSPARENT: clear, easily seen and understood THEORETICAL: not based on appearance; in theory only, unproven SYMPATHY: shared understanding or feeling VERIFY: to prove or test the truth of FLOURISH: to grow well; to grow strong; to grow abundantly INCIDENTAL: occurring accidentally; by the side; of less importance MOROSE: gloom, sullen, sad ROTUND: round

CLARIFYING MOTIF Motifs are images, ideas, sounds or words that help to explain the central idea of a literary work i.e. theme. Moreover, a symbol may appear once or twice in a literary work, whereas a motif is a recurring element. Motifs contribute in developing the major theme of a literary work and help readers to comprehend the underlying messages that writers intend to communicate to them. Source: Literarydevices. net

CLARIFYING THEME Theme is an element of a story that binds together various other essential elements of a narrative. It is a truth that exhibits universality and stands true for people of all cultures. Theme gives readers better understanding of the main character’s conflicts, experiences, discoveries and emotions as they are derived from them. Through themes, a writer tries to give his readers an insight into how the world works or how he or she views human life. It is up to the readers to explore a theme of a literary work by analyzing characters, plot and other literary devices.plot Source: Literarydevices. net

E XPLORING ALL THREE IN GATSBY You are going to be divided into 3 groups. Mission- identify either motifs, symbols, or the major/minor themes in Gatsby

AS A GROUP… IDENTIFY AND FIND SUPPORTING TEXTUAL DETAILS. YOU WILL BE SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH THE REST OF THE CLASS.

SHARE Let’s hear from each group. As you listen, please take note of what they are saying.

EXIT TICKET What is the difference between motif, symbolism, and theme?