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Every student should be able to utilize literary devices and understand how it impacts writing. Define literary elements, techniques, and terms. Identify literary elements, techniques, and terms in assigned readings. Use literary elements, techniques, and terms in writing assignments. Define literary elements, techniques, and terms. Identify literary elements, techniques, and terms in assigned readings. Use literary elements, techniques, and terms in writing assignments. PURPOSE : To be able to identity, understand, and use literary elements, literary techniques, and literary terms in writing. OBJECTIVES:
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Say, what?Why writers say what they do
and how literary devices contribute to writing and
meaning
English 101Introductory, underclassman
English course(9th and 10th grade)
Every student should be able to utilize literary devices and
understand how it impacts writing.
Define literary elements, techniques, and terms.
Identify literary elements, techniques, and terms in assigned readings.
Use literary elements, techniques, and terms in writing assignments.
PURPOSE:To be able to identity, understand, and use literary elements, literary techniques, and literary terms in writing.
OBJECTIVES:
Concepts to become familiar with
Literary DevicesLiterary DevicesAn aspect of literature that expresses an idea through language and allows for interpretation by the audience.
Literary ElementsLiterary ElementsParticular aspects that all pieces of literature contain; what makes up the work.
Literary TechniquesLiterary TechniquesChoices in language a writer makes to influence the readers’ interpretation of a work.
Literary TermsLiterary TermsThe actual “names” or words we use to describe literary devices.
What does it
all mean?
imageryalliter
ation
metaphor
exposition
simile
conflict
characterization
foreshadowing
satire
Literary terms to be familiar with
Exposition: generally the beginning of a story; the writer presents the reader with background information, such as the setting and mood; it is usually in the exposition that the writer presents the conflict, or an incident that incites action
Theme: the underlying message of a work; what the writer is trying to say
Tone: the voice the writer uses in a work; how the writer says what he/she says
Literary ElementsLiterary Elements
MORE Literary terms to befamiliar with
Conflict: struggle between two (or more) opposing forces, which drives the action of the story
Mood: the emotions and atmosphere a writer creates for his/her story
Point-of-view: the perspective in which a story is told
Literary Elements (cont’d)Literary Elements (cont’d)
MORE Literary terms to befamiliar with
Characterization: how a writer describes characters, including how much they are developed and what the reader comes to learn about them
Irony: when something a writer says or does in a story turns out not to be what was meant to be said or happen
Foreshadowing: when the writer provides the reader with hints, whether it be blatant, like clues in a mystery novel, or subtle, like the mood of a play, or a description of the weather
Literary TechniquesLiterary Techniques
MORE Literary terms to befamiliar with
Figurative Language: language writes use to describe and explain things regular words and expressions cannot
Symbolism: ideas writers use to represent something other than what they are presenting to readers on the surface
Imagery: language that appeals to the senses
Literary Techniques (cont’d)Literary Techniques (cont’d)
What is a literary element?A literary element refers to a particular aspect
that all pieces of literature contain, such as an exposition or a theme. They make up
the work as a whole.
Important literary elements to become familiar with: tone, conflict, mood, and
point-of-view.
How can you identify a literary element?
Can you come up with examples from the text? Provide an example of one of the following
literary elements:Exposition
ThemeTone
ConflictMood
Point-of-view
How do you use a literary element?
Come up with your own sentences to illustrate one of the following literary elements (you
may not use the one you used in the last question):
ExpositionThemeTone
ConflictMood
Point-of-view
What is a literary technique?
Choices in language a writer makes to influence the readers’ interpretation of
a work. By using different literary techniques, a writer can manipulate
how readers interpret his/her message.
How do you identify a literary technique?
Can you show examples from the text? Provide an example of two of the following:
CharacterizationIrony
ForeshadowingFigurative Language
SymbolismImagery
How do you use a literary technique?
Come up with your own sentence to illustrate two of the following literary techniques
(you may not use the two you used in the previous question):Characterization
IronyForeshadowing
Figurative LanguageSymbolism
Imagery
So … what’s the point?Why do writer’s use literary devices?
Writer’s use literary devices to convey thoughts and ideas that
normal, everyday language wouldn’t allow them to convey. In this way, they can add layers of
meaning to their writing.
So … what’s the point?But, why should we care?
Even if you’re not a writer, you should be aware as a reader that there is
almost always a second meaning to writers’ thoughts. In order to
understand these meanings, you need to be aware of techniques
writers use to convey them.