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Unit One Notes Tough Decisions

Unit One Notes Tough Decisions. Grade 10 Harvatine. Forms of Literature. Short Story- brief work of fiction. Usually a main character faces a conflict that is resolved in the plot. Ex. “Masque of the Red Death: by Edgar Allan Poe

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Unit One Notes Tough Decisions

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  1. Unit One NotesTough Decisions Grade 10 Harvatine

  2. Forms of Literature • Short Story- brief work of fiction. Usually a main character faces a conflict that is resolved in the plot. Ex. “Masque of the Red Death: by Edgar Allan Poe • Nonfiction- writing that tells about real people, places, objects, events and ideas. • Example: essays, biographies, autobiographies and technical articles.

  3. Forms of Literature Cont.. • Poetry- literature that appears in verse form. Most poems are concise, musical and have powerful language. • Drama- written to be performed by actors. Scripts have dialogue, monologues and stage directions etc… • Ex. “A Christmas Carol” • Folk literature- literature of a specific people or culture that is passed down orally from one generation to the next.

  4. Short Story ( A few terms) • Plot- sequence of events • Characters: Direct and Indirect Characterization • Setting-Time and place of the action • Point of view ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd) • Theme- key message or insight of life.

  5. Non-fiction • Autobiography- person tells his or her own story • Biography- a writer tells the life story of another person • Essays- short nonfiction work about a particular subject • Informational Texts- Provide knowledge that guides and educates

  6. Essay Examples: • Descriptive essay- shows the five senses • Expository essay- gives information or explains a process • Persuasive essay- tries to convince readers to do something or to accept the writer’s point of view • Reflective essay- writers thoughts or reflections

  7. PoetryWriting that combines language, images and sounds to create a special emotional effect. • Many types of poetry • Narrative poetry- like a short story! It tells a story that includes plot, characters and setting. • Lyric poem- musical way to express • Poetic form- refers to the way the lines of a poem are shaped and arranged. Stanzas are the most common

  8. Poetry Forms Cont. • Rhythm and Rhyme • Rhythm-pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables • Rhyme- repetition of sounds at the end of words. • Figurative language- often used to create vivid impressions • Ex. Similes, metaphors, personification

  9. Drama-Meant to be performed! • Types of plays • Comedy- humorous play with a happy ending. • Tragedy- hero suffers a major downfall. • Dialogue and Monologue • Dialogue-Conversation between two or more characters • Monologue- lengthy speech that one character addresses to others on stage. • Stage directions- instructions of performing the play. • Plot and conflict

  10. Folk Literature • Myths- fictional tale that explains the interactions between gods and humans. • Legend- widely told story about the past that may or may not have a foundation of fact. • Folk tale- story composed orally and then passed from person to person by word of mouth. • Epic- long narrative poem about the deeds of gods or heroes in war or in their travels. Will be a serious mood.

  11. UNIT ONE: TOUGH DECISIONS

  12. “Games at Twilight” by Anita Desai • Form of Literature-Short Story • Literary terms • Motivation-A character’s motivation is the reason behind his or her actions or words. Understanding why characters act in a certain way will help you understand story events. • Dialogue-conversation between characters. • Inner Conflict- Psychological Conflict of a character. • Setting, mood and atmosphere ( look in textbook) • Reading Strategy Terms • Inference-Reading between the lines and figuring out information. • Character Decisions-Evaluating Ravi’s decision

  13. “Games at Twilight” Continued • Vocabulary • Superciliously-Acting as though one is above or better than, others. • Sidled-moved slowly to the side to avoid attracting attention • Defunct-no longer in use or existence; dead • Dogged-stubborn

  14. “Leningen versus the Ants” By. Carl Stephenson • Short story-Fiction • Literary Elements • Plot- five sections of plot and the connection to the story. • Conflict- Outer and Inner conflict in connection to the plot. • Reading Strategy • Making Predictions- Predicting or guessing story events

  15. “Leiningen Versus the Ants” • Setting: Brazil • The story was made into a radio play on CBS in 1948 called Escape. • “Leiningen…” was then made into a horror movie called “The Naked Jungle” in 1954 staring CharletonHeston. • Vocabulary • Peons- laborers • Flout- show open contempt ( hate) • Weir- low dam • Provender- food; provisions • Alluvium- material such as sand or clay deposited by moving water. • Fomentations- applications of salve to wounds.

  16. The Widow and the Parrot • Literary Term • Motivation: Refer to Games at twilight notes. • Plot: Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution • Reading Strategy • Drawing Inferences- Reach conclusions when you read. How can you tell that Mrs. Ford does not like the parrot?

  17. The Widow and the Parrot Vocabulary • Ford- shallow place in a river where people can cross • Dilapidated- shabby and neglected • Sovereigns- British gold coins worth one pound each. • Sagacity- wisdom • Note: one pound equals $1.57 ( approx.)

  18. Poetry Terms ( Just a few) • Speaker • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Theme • stanza

  19. “The Bridge” by: Leopold Staff“The Old Stoic” by: Emily Bronte • Form of Literature:Poetry • Literary Terms • Dramatic Situation-The circumstances that lead to the point of the story or poem • Speaker- Who is speaking to us in the poem? ( Imaginary- thought of by the author) • Reading Strategies • Author’s purpose- The writer’s outlook on the subject. • Vocabulary • Implore- plead.; ask for earnestly • Timorous-full of fear, timid • Indomitable-not easily defeated

  20. “I Am Not One of Those Who Left the Land” and “Speech During the Invasion” • Form of Literature: Non-Fiction ( Speech ) and Fiction ( Poem) • Politics- activities of governments concerning the political relations of an area. • Poem ( “I Am Not…”) - Akhmatova is anti-revolutionary. Meaning she refuses to rebel against the government or support change. • Speech ( “Speech During…”)- Theodora’s speech was given during a riot staged between two political groups ( Blues and the Greens)

  21. “ The Good Deed” by Pearl S. Buck • Form of Literature: Short Story • Literary Elements • Static Character- Does not change in the story • Dynamic Character-Grows and changes throughout the story. • Reading Strategy • Drawing Inferences- Logical assumptions or “read between the lines” • Vocabulary: • Contemplatively- in a thoughtful way • Revere- regard with deep respect and love • Abashed- embarrassed • Repressed- held back or restrained • Assailed- attacked physically

  22. “Auto Wreck” and “Pride” • Form of Literature- Poetry ( fiction) • Literary element • Theme • Personification • Readng Strategy • Writer’s message • Vocabulary-

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