Transcript Major Works Data Sheet - Heide Trask High School

Major Works Data Sheet
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First Box
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MLA Book Citation
Author.
 Title.
 Place of publication:
 Date of publication.
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Example:
Tan, Amy. The Bonesetter’s Daughter. New York: Putnam, 2001.
*This info. Goes above the first box on page 1*
First Box (continued) Genre
A division or type of literature. Literature is
commonly divided into three major genres:
 Poetry
 Prose
 Drama
Genre - Poetry
Language in its most condensed form.
 Words are chosen and arranged to create a
certain effect.
 Poetry uses a variety of sound devices,
imagery, and figurative language to express
emotions and ideas.
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Genre – Poetry (continued)
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Concrete Poetry
Dramatic Poetry
Epic Poetry - a long narrative poem about the
adventures of gods or a hero. Epics address
universal concerns such as good and evil, life and
death, sin and redemption, or other serious
subjects.
Lyric Poetry
Genre - Prose
The ordinary form of written language.
 Most writing that is not poetry or drama is
considered prose.
 One of the major forms of literature, prose
occurs in two forms: fiction and nonfiction.
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Genre - Prose – Fiction
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Novel – a long work of fiction grouped by
time period, subject/themes, or techniques
used
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Adventure – An exciting undertaking involving risk
and physical danger. The fast-paced plot focuses on the
actions of the protagonist within the setting
 Robinsonade – simply described as a “desert island
story”. The protagonist survives by his wits and the
qualities of his cultural upbringing which also enable
him to prevail in conflicts with fellow castaways.
Genre - Prose – Fiction –
Novel (cont.)
 Allegory – A figurative work in which a
surface narrative carries a secondary,
symbolic or metaphorical meaning.
 Bildungsroman – A novel of personal
development in which the protagonist is
initiated into adulthood through knowledge,
experience, or both, often by a process of
disillusionment.
Genre - Prose – Fiction –
Novel (cont.)
 Quest or Journey – The story of someone who undergoes
great tests of character to become the embodiment of the
values of his or her society. The protagonist sets off on an
actual journey, encountering danger and intrigue, adventures
that form him or her into the person that he or she is meant to
be.
 Regional – A novel faithful to a particular geographic region
and its people, including behavior, customs, speech, and
history.
Genre - Prose – Fiction –
Novel (cont.)
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Social Realism – Literature that realistically depicts the
life, struggles, and urban environment of the lower
classes in the 20th century, and focuses on subjects of
social and political concern, such as poverty and
deprivation.
Genre - Prose – Fiction (continued)
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Short story- a brief work of fiction that can
usually be read in one sitting. In most, the
story has one main conflict that involves the
characters, keeps the story moving, and
keeps it interesting.
Genre - Prose – Fiction (continued)
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Fable – a brief tale told to illustrate a moral or
teach a lesson.
Myth – a fictional tale, originally with religious
significance that explains the actions of gods or
heroes, or the causes of natural phenomena.
Legend – a widely told story about the past, one
that may or may not have foundation in fact
Genre - Prose - Nonfiction
Prose writing that presents and explains ideas
or that tells about real people, places,
objects, or events.
 Narrative Nonfiction – tells a true story that
includes a real setting, all the elements of
plot, actual people, and a point of view. It
may also have a theme. And it is often told
in chronological order.
Genre - Prose – Nonfiction (continued)
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Autobiography – a form of nonfiction in which a
person tells his or her own life story
 Memoir – a form of autobiographical writing in
which a person recalls significant events in his
or her life. Memoirs often include writers’
feelings and opinions giving the reader insight.
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Biography – a form of nonfiction in which a writer
tells the life story of another person
Genre - Prose – Nonfiction (continued)
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Essay – a brief composition on a single
subject that usually presents the personal
views of an author.
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Expository – used to explain something
Narrative – tells a story
Persuasive – used to convince
Critical – evaluates
Personal – expresses viewpoints by reflecting
Genre - Prose – Nonfiction (continued)
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Speech – a talk or public address. The
purpose of a speech may be to entertain,
explain, persuade, or inspire, or it may be
any combination of these aims.
Genre - Drama
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Serious Drama – a story written to be
performed by actors; developed into a
sophisticated art form by the ancient Greeks
who created the forms of comedy and
tragedy. The first English dramas were
miracle plays, Bible stories; and morality
plays that dealt with personified virtues and
vices.
Genre - Drama (continued)
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Comedy – a work of literature, especially a play, that has
a happy ending; often shows ordinary characters in conflict
with their societies; problems resolved through laughter,
reconciliation, and the correction of moral faults or social
wrongs.
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Tragedy – type of drama or literature that shows the
downfall or destruction of a noble or outstanding person,
traditionally one who possesses a character weakness
called a tragic flaw
Genre - Drama (continued)
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Biographical Drama – a work of dramatic fiction
depicting the life story of a real person
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Courtroom Drama – a work of dramatic fiction
about law, crime, punishment of the legal
profession.
Characteristics of Genre
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What is it about this piece of literature that
makes it fit the particular genre you have
indicated?
Biographical information about the
author.
This is where you will need to do a little
research about your author.
 Focus your entry on information that helped
shape the author.
 Use MLA citation for your sources!!!
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Historical information about the
period of publication.
Again you will need to do some research –
this time about what was happening in the
world at the time the book was published.
 Focus your entries on what was going on in
the world that may have influenced the
author to write this particular book.
 Use MLA citation for your sources!!!
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Plot Summary
(two sentences to explain each)
***PAGE NUMBERS!!!
 Exposition/Background
 Narrative Hook/Initial Conflict
 Rising Action
 Climax/Point of no return of MAIN conflict
 Falling Action
 Conclusion
Author’s Style!
Tone, Style, and Syntax go “hand in hand.”
 When you give your example; you must
explain what your example “shows” as far
as style!
 Include page numbers!!!
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Memorable Quotes
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If you could only pick five lines from the book that
tells your reader everything he needs to know, what
five lines would they be?
Identify the speaker of each quote as well as to
whom they were speaking.
Where did you find each one? (page #)
Significance: Why were each of these lines the most
important in the book?
A minimum of five quotes!
Characters
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Make them three dimensional
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State full name
Explain role in story – be specific
Adjectives – again make vivid, specific choices
Significance- why did the author put them in the book?
Page numbers to support each of your adjectives!
Setting
When and where did this book take place?
 What is the cultural background of this
story?
 What do you think the author had in mind
when s/he chose this setting?
 Include page numbers!!!
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Symbols
A symbol stands for something else. Literary
symbolism combines the literal and the
abstract. The American flag is a symbol of
the United States and its democratic ideals.
The dove symbolizes peace.
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State at least three symbols in this work.
Explain the meaning and significance of each of
these symbols.
Identify the page numbers where these symbols
are found
Significance of opening scene.
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Why did the author choose to start the book this particular
way out of all the ways they could have started it?
Significance =
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Meaning
Implication
Consequence
Worth
Connotation
This is NOT simply a summary of the beginning. You need
page numbers- Don’t assume it is only the first page.
Significance of closing scene
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Why did the author choose to end the book this way out of
all the possible ways to end it?
Significance =
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Meaning
Implication
Consequence
Worth
Connotation
This is NOT simply a summary of the ending. You need page
numbers- Don’t assume it is only the last page.
AP Prompts!
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You should identify as many years as
possible that could be used with this novel.
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Refer to your handout: 1977-2007
Themes
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Remember a theme is…
 Similar to the moral of a fable, it is a life lesson,
or an observation about life or human nature that
the writer shares with a reader
 State it as a complete sentence including both a
subject/topic AND your opinion about that
subject.
 Theme itself does not include plot details, but
the discussion of the theme must include them.
Possible Themes (continued)
Pick a topic such as maturity, friendship, love,
desire, self-worth, thankfulness, superstitions, etc.
Add your opinion about that topic.
 Loyalty, affection, and conscience are far
more important than wealth and social
position.
 You MUST include multiple page numbers
and multiple themes to receive full credit!