Unit 5 English grade 10

Connotation varies subjective. Denotation objective

connotative and denotative meaning of words. Denotation and Connotation ___ is how a word makes someone feel or the image it conjures up. Therefore, it ___ slightly based on who's talking about it, making it ___ ___, on the other hand, is the dictionary definition (you can remember because both denotation and dictionary start with D), which makes it ___. For example, childish, childlike, and youthful all mean basically the same thing. However, describing someone as childish makes them sound immature (negative connotation), describing them as childlike makes them sound innocent or pure (positive connotation), and describing them as youthful makes them sound lively and energetic (positive connotation). mediocure is more harsh than average

informative essay

first reading in this unit is an example of an ___, which is a type of writing in which the author examines concepts through the careful selection, organization, and analysis of information. Your Performance-Based Assessment in this unit will also focus on informative writing. What is informative writing? What are the key elements of an informative text?- main idea, transitions, conclusion, supporting details key elements of an informative text. Main idea - a writer's central thought or concept Supporting details - specific points that explain, develop, or illustrate the writer's main idea Transitions - used by the writer to help the reader progress smoothly from one idea to the next and show relationships between ideas Conclusion - the writer's final point, which summarizes the main idea

Characterization Direct characterization: Indirect characterization:

how the writer characterizes Madame Mathilde Loisel. ___ is the process writers use to create and develop their characters in a story or play. This can be done directly or indirectly. ___ a writer describes the character's traits to the reader. This can also be described as explicit characterization. ___ a writer reveals the character's personality indirectly through what the character says or thinks, what the character does, how the character looks, and how other characters respond to that character. This can also be described as implicit characterization. video notes- Analyzing Character how to ^ author gives spec details to get to know character- traits what does the character say- dialogue- r they funny angry etc what they say and how gives clues about their personality what does the character do- how they behave- shy confident etc- gives reader insight beyond words how does character look- phys traits- tall short etc how does character desc themselves and how do others desc them phys traits give insight into internal and external conflict characters thoughts- in their mind- reveals something about a character- secret thoughts r impt how to others respond to the character- pos neg?

Irony Situational irony

how the writer uses irony in the story. ___ refers to a type of intentional discrepancy or contradiction an author creates between appearance and reality, between expectation and outcomes, or between meaning and intention for emotional impact. In this story, Guy de Maupassant uses a specific type of irony called situational irony. ___ refers to something that happens that contradicts the expectations of the characters, reader, or audience. an example of situational irony in the story.

happiness

___ is a state of well-being characterized by the following: positive emotions and contentment feelings of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment, influenced by relationships, achievements, and personal growth rooted in meaningful connections, purpose, and values If material possessions do not provide lasting happiness, what does? Merriam-Webster defines "happiness" as "a state of well-being and contentment: joy."

Tone

___ is the attitude writers/authors communicate about their subject. Tone can often be described by a single adjective, such as formal or informal, serious or playful. Other times, you would pair words to create a more specific meaning. For example, if you were writing a research paper for your teacher, your tone would be formal and objective since you are presenting the information you researched about your topic. How can you determine the writer's tone in a short story? Look at the words the writer uses in the short story for clues about the tone. Works do not just have literal meanings. They also carry associated meanings, and/or emotional implications. Because of this, the words the writer uses will let the reader know the tone the writer is expressing in the story.

tone

Close Read - In La Rinconada Literary Terms: connotation, denotation, tone The ___ of a narrative conveys the author's attitude to the subject and to the reader. The author's judgment and emotions are conveyed through tone, and its through tone that the read gets to understand who the author is and why the author writes this way.

situational irony

Literary Terms: semicolon, conjunctive adverb, situational irony, surprise ending In "The Necklace," the main character loses a valuable item she borrowed. She and her husband work for ten years to pay for a replacement. Irony is a discrepancy or contradiction between appearance and reality, between meaning and intention, or—as in "The Necklace"—between expectation and outcome. This discrepancy comes from a lack of knowledge and/or a striking coincidence, like when someone criticizes another person for being a bad driver . . . then gets in an accident. In ___, an event occurs that contradicts the expectations of the characters, readers, or audience. video notes-

surprise ending

Surprise Ending Situational irony often involves a ___, or an unexpected resolution to a story's plot. In all stories, writers plant cues that lead readers to have certain expectations of what characters will do or experience. In stories that have situational irony and surprise endings, some of those clues may be subtle or false. When a surprise ending is effective, a story's resolution violates readers' expectations, but it does so in a way that is both logical and believable. Readers may be startled by the ending but upon reflection find that it makes sense. People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach. It also emphasizes the gap between appearance and reality, and how difficult it is to judge what is truly valuable.

materialism

you will deepen your understanding of ___, a preoccupation with possessions above other aspects of life, by reading, writing, speaking, and listening. paradox- a absurd or self contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true chronicle- a factual written account of impt or historical events in the order of their occurrence, record of something allocate- distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose- reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists deduce- arrive at (a fact or conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion, trace the course or deprivation of primary- of chief importance; principle, earliest in time or order sentences the paradox of my sisters argument for stealing my clothes only made me angrier. the doctor chronicled every patient that has come to see him in the last month. the volunteer group allocated the cans of food to those who lost their houses in the wildfire. the purpose of the assignment was to provide more knowledge to the students they deduced that it would be quicker to turn around rather than drive aimlessly until they found the location of the restaurant the bakery owners primary goal was to deliver the cakes to the party on time.