mrs. pham semester i learning target: review key facts and information from first semester to...

Mrs. Pham

Semester I

Learning Target: Review key facts and information from first semester to

prepare for your final exam.

HW: Study for finals! Prepare your essay (with at least 6 quotes!).

TERMS TO KNOW

Conflict Resolution Climax Rising Action Exposition Falling Action

Exposition Rising Action Conflict Climax Falling Action Resolution

List one method of characterization.

What a character says What a character does How a character acts or looks

What is said about a character

Write a sentence in 1st person point of view.

I read the book The Secret Life of Bees.

Must use “I” or “me”.

Who is the narrator in a story that is told from 1st person point of view?

One of the characters in the storyExample: “The Scarlet Ibis”, The Secret Life of Bees; “And Summer Was Gone”

Describe an “omniscient” narrator.

Knows everything about all characters in the storyKnows all characters’ thoughts, actions, and feelings – not just one character’s.

Describe a 3rd person limited point of view.

A 3rd person narrator Only knows thoughts/feelings of one character, not all characters

Give an example of a story we read that was told from a 3rd person limited point of view.

The OdysseyOdysseus

“Button, Button”

What is irony?

When something happens that is the opposite of what is expected to happen.

What is dramatic irony?

When the reader or audience knows something that the characters don’t know.

What is symbolism?

Something that represents something else.

Give an example of symbolism from one of the texts that we read.

“The Cage”: fence “Button, Button” : the button

Scarlet ibis: the scarlet ibis

SLB : Black Mary, bees

What is foreshadowing?

Clues that will predict what will happen later in a story

What is imagery?

Words that appeal to the five senses.

Create your own simile.

Create your own metaphor.

Who is the protagonist in a story?

The main character or hero.

Pro = good

Who is the protagonist in The Odyssey?

Odysseus

Who is an antagonist?

The person who struggles against the protagonist in the story

Antag= against (like antagonize)

WRITING PAPERS AND SPEECHES

What did you include in the introduction of your hero speech?

Hook Background information and main points (Bridge/narrowing)

Thesis

Where is the thesis always located?

The last sentence of the introduction

Read the following thesis:Mother Teresa is a hero because she is selfless, caring, and religious.

What will the first body paragraph be about?

Mother Teresa is a hero because she is selfless.

Read the following thesis:Mother Teresa is a hero because she is selfless, caring, and religious.

What will be talked about last.

Mother Teresa is a hero because she is religious.

What do you always include in a conclusion?

Restate thesis Restate main points End with memorable statement (clincher)

What is the purpose of a literary analysis essay?

Closely examines a piece of literature

Make an argument Convince your reader to believe youYou wrote a literary analysis paper on The Secret Life of Bees.

You used quotations as support.

What is the purpose of a comparison paper?

Finds similarities between two subjectsTEA paragraph on short stories

What is the purpose of a contrast paper?

Show how two subjects are different.

How do you know if an online source is “credible” (or reliable)?

Contact information Frequent updates Linked to library webpage (databases)

.org, .edu, or .gov Linked to another credible source

THE ODYSSEYBy Homer

Why can’t Odysseus and his men kill the Cyclops right away?

Because they cannot move the stone on their own; they need the giant Cyclops to do it.

How do Odysseus and his men escape from the Cyclopses’ cave?

By holding on to the bellies of the sheep and sneaking out with them.

What are some heroic traits that Odysseus has?

Bravery Loyalty Leadership Strength

What is “lotus”?

A plant that causes men to forget about home and just want more of plant

Like a drug

Who is Circe and what does she do?

A witch goddess who turns Odysseus’ men into pigs

Why is Odysseus immune to Circe’s magic?

He follows Hermes advice and eats a plant to protect him.

Why does it take Odysseus so long to get home?

He angers the gods, so they cause storms and obstacles.

The Secret Life of Bees

By Sue Monk Kidd

Where and when does the story take place?

Sylvan, South Carolina

Tiburon, South Carolina

1964, during the Civil Rights Movement

What wisdom does August give Lily

Empathy Compassion Equality vs. Racism Truth sets you free Choose what matters Make other people happy Truth about mom/forgiveness

Why does June choose to marry Neil?

Because May tells her to live her life and not mess it up in her suicide note.

What heroic traits does Zach have?

Bravery Defiance Stands up for what is right Loyalty to friends Love Hard working Determined

Which characters in the novel are racist?

Police officers “Shoe”Eddie Hazelwurst

Franklin Posey and company T.Ray Men outside movie theater

Which people in the novel are not racist?

Lily (mostly)

August June May Rosaleen

Clayton Forrest

The Sisters of Mary

Deborah Jackson

How does Lily change throughout the novel?

Learns about racism Learns to empathize with other

people Forgives herself and her mom Realizes she is loveable Accepts herself Finds a family Leaves T.Ray – no longer abused

Why might August be considered a hero?

Stands up for her beliefs

Defends the innocent Fair, just, equal Wise Patient and loving

What message did you take away from the novel?

That’s All!

Study information you didn’t know.

Good luck!!