EOC Literary Terms Poetry Language Writing or speech exaggerated for effect (not to be taken literally) Metaphor - Comparison of two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: Juliet is the sun” Hyperbole - Exaggerating or stretching the for literary effect. Example: My shoes are killing me Simile - A comparison of two unlike things using the word 'like' or 'as.' Example: Love is like a rose.” Personification - Giving human characteristics to non-human things. Example: The leaves kissed the tree.
Fiction Fiction Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. Myth - A fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or heroes, or the causes of natural phenomenon Fantasy - Highly imaginative writing that contains elements not in real life (Harry Potter) Historical Fiction - Stories that include or focus on significant historical events (To Kill A Mockingbird) Mystery - A story that involves the reader in guessing who committed the crime or deed. Science Fiction - Fictional stories that center upon scientific elements. Plot The sequence of events in a literary work. Exposition - The part of a story or play that explains the background or makes conflict clear. Climax - High point in a story, point of most intense interest, and point of no return. Resolution – The tying up of loose ends and the end of a story The way an author reveals his characters. Can be done directly or indirectly. Protagonist -The main character in a literary work who drives the plot forward Antagonist - The person or thing that opposes the protagonist. Static Character - A character who remains the same (mentally) throughout a story Dynamic Character - A character who changes (mentally) throughout a story
Hero - A character whose actions are inspiring or noble, and who overcomes difficulties. Conflict The problem(s) or in a story Internal Conflict – Conflict within a character (man vs. self) External Conflict – Conflict between a character and something else (man vs. man / nature / society / fate) Point of View (POV) The perspective from which a story is told (who is telling the story and from where?) First Person POV – The narrator is in the story (pronouns: I, me, we) Third Person POV – The narrator is not a character in the story (pronouns: he, she, they) Person Omniscient POV – The third person narrator is all knowing and all seeing Stream of Consciousness - A narrative technique, or point of view, that presents thoughts as if they were coming straight from a character's mind, with story events and character feelings combined. Irony When something is different than it is supposed to be or thought to be. Verbal Irony – When someone says something they don’t mean, but they are believed by others Dramatic Irony – When the audience/reader knows something a character does not Situational Irony – An unexpected situation considering the circumstances (usually pessimistic in nature). For example: a car crashes into a Drive Carefully sign Setting Theme Tone Mood Symbol
Time and place of a literary work. An often universal truth (message) about humanity (life) found in literature. The writer or speaker's attitude towards the subject of the work. The feelings created in a reader through the literature Something seen that stands for something unseen (dove=peace, rose=love) Flashback Foreshadowing Archetype Allusion In Medias Res When a story's sequence is interrupted and a character goes back to an earlier time. that suggest events yet to come. A recurring pattern in literature (the evil stepmother, the wise old man) A reference to something mythical, Biblical, or historical A story that begins in the middle of the action Nonfiction Non-Fiction Autobiography Biography Memoir Prose that explains ideas or is about real people, places, objects, or events. A story about a person written by that person An author's account or story of another person's life An account of the personal experiences of an author. Almanac Dictionary Thesaurus Encyclopedia
A magazine or book that contains weather forecasts, statistics, or facts of interest to readers. A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words along with definitions, pronunciations and parts of speech for each word A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words along with synonyms and antonyms for each word A comprehensive reference book containing information and articles on a wide range of subjects Atlas Journal Editorial Speech A book of maps A daily autobiographical account of events and personal reactions. An article that expressing the opinion of a writer, publishers, news station, or network. A talk or public address. Essay Persuasive Essay Expository Narrative Essay A short, nonfiction work about a particular subject. An essay written for the sole purpose of persuasion An essay written solely for informative purposes An essay written to tell the events of a story Research and Writing Fact Opinion Primary Source Secondary Source A statement that can be proved to be true. A statement that reflects a belief and cannot be proved. An original document or firsthand account (interview). This is a commentary on an original document or firsthand account. Thesis Statement Topic Sentence Informal / Colloquial Language Formal Language The main idea of an that is supported with concrete evidence. A one-sentence summary of a paragraph's main point. Everyday speech (slang) consisting of fairly short sentences & simple vocabulary. Spoken or written language that is grammatically and punctually correct. Prose Anecdote Paradox Cliché The ordinary form of written language (sentences and paragraphs), not poetry, drama, or song. Short summary of a funny event, often used to support a greater point (thesis). A contradictory statement that presents a truth. An overused word or phrase, like "busy as a bee" or "I slept like a log."
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The third monday of January is the annual observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. A minister and civil rights leader, King lead a bus boycott in Montgomery Alabama, in 1955. Devoted to nonviolence, he all so led a pieceful march in Washington, D.C, during which he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream speech King was kill in Tennessee in April 1968. Drama Presentation Rubric Level 1 2 Level 3 4 -expressive -relevant emotion for character -volume is loud enough Student presents with -little to no expression, monotone voice -volume is rarely loud enough to hear clearly Student presents with -some expression, relevant to the character -volume is sometimes loud enough to hear clearly Student effectively presents with an expressive voice, relevant to the character -volume is loud enough to hear clearly With a high degree of effectiveness, presents with an expressive voice, relevant to the character -volume is loud enough to hear clearly Character -costume on the ‘person’ in voice, behavior Student assumes the role in with limited effectiveness, using little, if any costume props/elements and limited mannerisms and behavior relevant to the role. Student assumes the role in with some effectiveness, using some costume props/elements and some mannerisms and behavior relevant to the role. Student assumes the role in full character effectively with: -costume -mannerisms and behavior -viewer believes that students is the character Student assumes the role in full character with a high degree of effectiveness with: -costume -mannerisms and behavior -viewer believes that students is the character
rhyme. He wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but he definitely loved the ladies. The last couplet might refer to an incident where George attended a bare-knuckle boxing match which left one contestant dead. He ran away and hid himself, afraid of a potential scandal. So Georgie Porgie is really a coward, a cad and a glutton. Not the best moral for your children, perhaps. CLOZE FOR GEORGIE PORGY George Villiers was an _____________who wormed – or earned – his way into the court of King James I. George Villiers was likely a______________, who had an intense and fairly well-documented __________________ to the king. King James was extremely _______ of George, and gave him _____________and titles. While there is no sure, ___________ of a homosexual relationship between the two, King James’s affection was without doubt. Either way, George still loved the ladies and was rumored to be fond of seducing noblemen’s________________– sometimes without the _________of the ladies in question. This fact, together with well-known (and probably very necessary) ability to avoid______________, makes him a good fit for the nursery rhyme. As much as George Villiers may seem like the ______________candidate, my money is actually on Prince Regent George. He was ____________ fat, and