Unit 5 and 7

What do real conversations have that you do not want in dialogue

"jumping all over the place conversations". You are not replicating a real life convo, you are giving impression of one. Do not bore reader. fiction is real life with dull bits removed, hone in on important part of convo.

Descriptive

A class of literature popular during 16th, 17th, 18th centuries in Europe and useful in vividly illustrating a moment, landscape, or still life -Think sketch -Focuss of poem is to thourouglhy describe 1 particular aspect of something -Intent is not to tell a story, but to deeply depict a particular subject by using rich vocab and imagery

Agenda

A clear expectation of what we hope to achieve

Simile

A figure of speech involving a comparison between 2 things, such as the moon looks like cheese. The function of this is to add dimension and understanding to objects in your work. Gives readers a way to attach themselves to writing, to relate to imagery. Makes poem more accesible

Metaphor

A figure of spreech that is applied to an object or action, but it is done litteraly rather than figurativly. This means object dosn't seem like something else, it is something else. Simile and metaphor help achieve different moods and tones in poem

Theme

A poems subject is the topic or theme. Can be stated explicitly, but usually implied through use of devices discussed. WHen reading a poem, ask yourself why the poet chose the subject and what larger ideas the poet is refering to through the discussion of that particular subject. Common themes=love, death, loss, reality, youth, beauty, self-knowledge. Repeated words or images will help determine theme

Slugline

A short description of the location and time in a scene from a screenplay

Character Sketch

A short peice of writing that has no plot and provides a concentrated view of a fictional character

Rhyme

A tool for utilizing repeating patterns that bring about rhythm. Rhyme creates a pleasing effect on ear and gives poetry a symmetry that separates it from prose. Aids memorization and facilitates learning

Didactic

Aims to instruct either morally or through providing certain knowledge. Contain clear message or purpose

Why is poetry difficult to translate to another language?

Because it emphasizes metaphore and symbolism over semantics. Every word has conotation that may be different than literal meaning. "weight of words" is important to poetry; not just their meanings, but how they feel, sound, and flood sensibilities. Poetry is personal

Describe: Dialogue should characterize

Characters are key to powerful fiction, so dialogue needs to flesh them out, give them purpose, and illustrate them for reader who is looking to understand person on deeper level

Alliteration

Derived from latin word meaning "letters of the alphabet". A stylistic device used to play with words by outting those with the same 1st consonant sound in a series. Makes poetry melodious and entertaining.

Dialogue Should be different

Every character is different, so dialouge needs to reflect that. Think about how they appear, how their mouths look, how they sound, what is motivating them. Words should come from inside out achieving this goal relies on the ability to step into their shoes. Visualize and be your character. WHo are they? What is their extent of vocab? Who are they talking to?

Personification

Happens when poet (or author) gives an abstract or inanimate object human characteristics. It can imbue any seemingly insignificant idea or thing with the power of a human being, capable of great feeling or tremendous ability

Dialouge should be concise

Less is more. This is not realistic to keep it short, but this is where crafting comes in. Make it seem real by using practica; methods. Do not include chit chat. You don't need complete sentences.

Context

Set of circumstances that surrounds setting.

Comedy Sketches

Short scenes monologues or vignetts that sometimes are the result of improvisations or well rehearsed humor that seek to amuse audience. Since audience does not hear writing, jokes need to be said just right

General rhyme

Some phonetic likness between words as it relates to stresses syllables, vowel, or consonant sounds glume/fun

What helps develop poems

Strong feeling and an openness to experiences around you

Narrative

Tells a story and makes use of the literary elements like character, action, setting to achieve its effect. -Usually in metered verse -usually dosen't rhym -uses imagery and vivid language -Can use storytelling methods like voice, mood, tone -Use precises, descriptive language that paints a rich pic

Dialogue

The convo between 2 or more people

Euphony

The quality of a poem that pleases the ear through a harmonius combo. of words. Promised land of rhyme and rhythm. Defined in Greek as "sweet voiced". This device is achieved when a poet successfully uses noteworty or melodius words and phrases together to create a soothing effect.

Imagery

The visually descriptive or figurative language in literature that allows objects, actions, and characters to become mental picture in the mind of the readers. Show don't tell. Don't need fancy words, just well placed nouns, verbs, adjectives. When read aloud, eyes closed, which words stand out

Sketch Story

This type of writing is shorter than a short story and contains very little plot. It is an individual moment captured in time that dosn't provide much of a begining on sense of closure. Slice of life/close up of larger fictional scene. It aims at suggestiveness rather than explicitness. Excelent exercise for aspiring writers because requires descriptive devotion of 1 specific element

Add context to convo.

Time is passing, others are doing things. Character may be sipping drink etc. Take break in convo. to note this

What is the goal of writing effective dialogue

To make it sound as real as possible

Dialogue should avoid being blatent

Turn it upside down to have more creative result. Rephrase dull language to make it intresting. It can also add to the characters personality.

Eye rhymes

Words that have the same spelling but different sounds. Cough/bough love/move

What else is dialogue a tool for

a tool writers use to demonstare relationships between individuals, thus explaining a great deal about the overall dynamic

Screenplays

are created to describe dramatic or humerous scenes that will eventually be played out by actors. Intention is not to carry reader away, but provide written map for real people to bring plot, charcters, and setting to life in real life

What is the best way to become more adept at writing dialogue

be an avid observer. Pay attention to what people say, how they say it, and imagine why they say it

foot

consists of 1 stressed and unstresses syllable. What meter is broken into. A line of poetry can have meter and several feet. Poem has to pick a pattern and stick to it. You can choose number of feet to use, or disregard notion.

WHat does dialogue need to do

create conflict or tension: convos need to move the plot along.

What is poetry about and what are some characteristics of poetry

creativity, word is Greek quivalent to "I Create" -Because it lacks structure, writer can tap into a specific moment, event, or character -Can be condensed to form ideas and appeal to readers mind or ear -Exists outside prose as an art form of personal expression -Guided by feeling and musical quality, and by using literary devices

Screenwriting uses components from...

dialogue and sketch scripts

Why did poets compose

for audience and reading on own. It evolved into a stronger litterary tradition that offered education and entertainment to broader range of people and led to shorter poems called lyrics, which were words intended to be sung. Invention of writing somewhat altered performance but people still enjoy process of reciting and listenign to poems;

Describe the history of poetry

it predates human literacy. Because poetry was employed in story telling, it has been a valuable aspect of many ancient civilizations when written word was non existent

What does poetry rely on?

rhyme, word association, imagery, and assonance

Vary the length of lines

so appearance of dialogue does not become repetitive to the eye or ear. Don't bore reader!

What do some people believe poetry began as and why

song because of the way it uses rhythm, rhyme, compression, refrains, and intensity of feeling. Most ancient poems in European tradition seem to be meant to chant or recite along with music, not in place of it. Where written language was not developed, it was used for a performance and demanded a certain level of fluidity for spoken voice and desired effect. Once people learned to read, written poem stood test of time.

What does screenplay writing require?

strong dialogue skills and ability to succintly structure scens. You use fictional writing skills with some differences. Ex=Bedroom dosn't need to be described as much

Rhythm

the beat, vital element in poetry. Way the lines are arranged in a particular flow. Can follow structure or be intuitive

WHy is script writing difficult

the concept, sense of timing, and ability to stay on track have to be precisly rendered. Ex=Groundhog Day. Dialogue is critical to capturing predicamnet and having humor

Assonance

vowel repetition

Perfect Rhyme

where 2 words rhyme in a way that final stressed vowels are in "perfect" alignment. Right/sight

Dialogue should have a purpose. Check if your dialogue...

-adds to tone and mood of story -change the characters situation in some way -Shed light on characters motivations or intentions -Strengthen the characters resolve, or weakens it

When was one of this first poems, Ramayana, written

3rd century BC. Written in Sanskirt, a language that captured all poetic elements of it time. Ramayana has permeated over 5,000 years of developing language to exist today as 1 of the works of ancient literature. It stands as an example of how sacred cultural scriptures are often made of poetry rather than prose. Use of verse to transmit cultural info. continues even in US today. Rhymes help people remember

Explain the nature of poetry

More expansive and dismissive of logical. Does not concern itself with legitimate structure to same degree as fiction. Appeals to heart just as much as or more than the mind. More is captured in poem than basic meaning. Through his language, he takes a snapshot, paints a portrait, sketched a moment of action; its profound, reflective, and refreshing

Explain: Dialogue Should flow

Needs to flow like a well oiled machine. Understand and use dialogue tags like "he said". Don't overuse. WHen appropriate, be more creative with verb like "screeched, yelled etc."

Dialogue Should provide an agenda

Often when we enter a convo, we have a clear expectation of what we hope to achieve aka agenda. Ex. If you want money, you will be pleasant and flattering

Meter

Poem has poetic beat known as this. SPecific repetitve pattern of syllables. Relies on stresses or accents in its prose to find rhythm. Meter is another word for rhythm.

Lyric

Presents a musical and often emotional mood that is common in many types of literature, particullarly Italian and English Sonnets. Use words to express a state of mind, perception, feeling, idea Example= Shall I compare thee to a summers day

Dynamic

Process of constant change

What else should dialogue do?

Provide info. Any kind of info. that facilitates a better understanding of story. Dialogue provides info. that reader needs to know. It shows rather than tells