1. Form, Function, Influence Terms, Devices, and What they do

2. Form  Basic definition  What something is  What is the form of a car? A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine.

3. Function  Basic purpose  What something does  What is the function of a car? Carries people to their destinations at a faster rate than they could walk or run, decreases travel time

4. Influence  Basic change  An effect on something else  What is the influence of a car? People have more time to spend with their loved ones, people are able to travel further and experience more

5. Literary Elements ElementFormFunctionInfluence Invented Symbol Author-created object that stands for itself and something else To express an idea that would be difficult to understand or accept directly Characters and readers intentionally seek out the symbol and message they would have otherwise not noticed or accepted Alliteration Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words closely together in a sentence Creates a memorable phrase Readers enjoy the passage more and are more likely to believe in a message that is rhythmically memorable Dynamic Character A character that changes throughout a story To illustrate the effects of plot events on a character Readers are more emotionally invested in characters that evolve in a story

6. Apply to Great Expectations

7. First Person Narrator  Form  Function  How does the first person narrator influence the reader’s opinion of the characters in the novel?

8. Genre  Form  Function  How does the genre influence the story?

9. Irony  Form  Function  How does the irony in regard to Estella’s parents and upbringing influence the reader’s opinion of her?

10. Allusions  Form  Function  How does Dickens’s opinion of his readers influence the allusions he uses in the novel?