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Literary Devices

Literary Devices. Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler. Foreshadowing. DEF = Foreshadowing is HINTS about what may be coming later in the text. To fully understand foreshadowing, you must use your INFERENCING SKILLS and “read between the lines.”.

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Literary Devices

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  1. Literary Devices Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler

  2. Foreshadowing DEF = Foreshadowing is HINTS about what may be coming later in the text. • To fully understand foreshadowing, you must use your INFERENCING SKILLS and “read between the lines.” THINK…In this example – what coming event is foreshadowed? What are our hints? As Henry was falling asleep, he thought he heard a creaking noise from the floor above his bedroom. He listened carefully, but didn’t hear the noise again. Trying to convince himself he must have been imagining things, Henry closed his eyes and drifted into a restless, nervous sleep.

  3. Point of View/Narrative Voice DEF = the persona (personality) of the person/character telling a story. It is important to understand point of view so we can understand what background might be affecting the story we’re reading. THINK… How would a story would change from different character’s perspectives? • How would your point of view/narrative voice differ from your mother’s if you were both telling the story of a recent argument?

  4. Characterization DEF = the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character • 5 methods of characterization: • Character’s appearance • Character’s own words (dialogue) • Character’s thoughts • Character’s actions • What others say about the character Example = Based ONLY on the appearance of these characters, which one do you think is more responsible? more relaxed? more successful in her career? more polite?

  5. Symbolism DEF = When an object, person, or place is used to represent an idea larger than just itself • Symbolism is used to add deeper meaning THINK… Symbolism can be seen all around us every single day. What larger ideas are the following symbols used to represent?

  6. Diction DEF = Author’s word choice • Every word in a text was PURPOSEFULLYchosen by the author to make you feel and think a certain way. THINK… The following passage is supposed to make you feel excited. What diction choices accomplish that purpose? “As the clock counted down to the final bell of the school year, Jeremy eyes were glued to the second hand. His skin felt tingly and his eyes were wide. He had to keep reminding himself to breathe. He knew his summer vacation would be filled with fun and relaxation.”

  7. Tone DEF = The author’s attitude or the narrator’s/speaker’s attitude in a passage Example: Can you identify the tone? • “Oh, yeah, I’m sure you really tried to make it to my dance recital,” shot the teenager to her mother. • “Excuse me, sir, but I think you dropped your glove,” offered the young lady. Remember – analyzing DICTION helps us understand TONE!

  8. How does it make you feel? Mood DEF = the overall emotion of a short passage or whole text Example: Can you identify the mood? • In a darkforest near midnight, the isolatedcampers were sleeping when they suddenlyheard a scratchingnoiseoutside of their tent. Analyzing DICTION can also help us understand MOOD!

  9. Imagery DEF = descriptions that appeal to any or all of our five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell – imagery makes a text come alive for a reader Example: What senses are involved here? • As Rachel bit into the crisp, juicy apple, the tart, sour flavor made her jaw ache just a little at the hinge.

  10. With your partner, identify the following literary devices: • Foreshadowing a. the overall emotion/feeling of a text • Symbolism b. the perspective from which a story is told • Imagery c. when an object is used to represent a larger idea • Point of view d. the author’s word choice • Characterization e. hints about what will happen later in the story • Diction f. descriptions that appeal to out 5 senses • Tone g. the way a writer reveals a character’s personality • Mood h. a person’s attitude

  11. Essential Questions Saint Maybe by Anne Tyler

  12. Essential Question #1 – Topic = Family • What does family give you? • Positive assets? • Any negatives?

  13. Essential Question #2 – Topic = Objectivity • Can any person ever be truly objective? (objective = only looking at facts without emotions/schema affecting his p.o.v.) • How can a lack of objectivity hurt a person? • How can a lack of objectivity hurt relationships?

  14. Essential Question #3 – Topic = Forgiveness • Do people need to earn forgiveness? • Do we all have a responsibilityto forgive one another? • How can holding onto guilt and grudges hurt people?

  15. Essential Question #4 – Topic = Second Chances • Does everyonedeserve a second chance after he or she has made a mistake? Explain. • How would you feel if people stoppedgiving you second chances?

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