1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Author’s Style & Main Idea
Chapters 11-20

2. F.L.T Today, I will be able to…
examine and recognize the author’s style
Examine the main idea
So that I can better understand and enjoy the autobiography

3. Literary Analysis: Author’s Style
Author’s style – his or her __________ way of using ____________.
Influences the writer’s ability to communicate _________ with readers.
unique
language
ideas

4. Literary Analysis: Author’s Style
Elements of Author’s style:
Diction – the ________ the author uses.
Syntax – the __________________ of words in sentences.
Diction & syntax can be described as formal or informal, technical or ordinary, or sophisticated or down-to-earth
Tone – the author’s ___________ toward the audience or subject.
Can be described as serious, playful, or harsh.
words
arrangement
attitude

5. Reading Skill: Main Idea
message
main idea – the central __________, insight, or ___________ in a work of nonfiction.
Supporting details – give further ___________ about the main idea.
opinion
information

6. Reading Skill: Main Idea
Identify the main idea and supporting details:
Ask ____________ prior to reading.
Such as these:
Why did the author choose this _______?
How might __________ in the author’s life influence his or her attitude?
What does the author want me to _______?
questions
title
events
know

7. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Vocabulary
Chapters 11 – 20

8. apprehensive (adj.)
The student was apprehensive over the quiz because he didn’t study.

9. quandary (n.)
She was in a quandary over who take to the dance: the rebel or jock.

10. sullen (adj.)
The sullen student is described as a emotional because of his all-black attire.

11. rakish (adj.)
With his rakish smile and pick-up lines, he wooed the girl.

12. comeuppance (n.)
He finally got his comeuppance for his bad behavior in school.

13. pariah (n.)
The student felt like a pariah because no one wanted to be friends with her.

14. 3, 2, 1
Write down 3 things you learned today that you didn’t know before.
Write down 2 things you already knew.
Write down a question that you still have