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Literary devices

Literary devices . How to open up an author’s toolbox. We’ll be learning about 3 literary devices per week. You’ll be tested on these devices at the end of the unit. Take good notes & don’t lose the handout. archetype.

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Literary devices

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  1. Literary devices How to open up an author’s toolbox

  2. We’ll be learning about 3 literary devices per week. You’ll be tested on these devices at the end of the unit. Take good notes & don’t lose the handout.

  3. archetype • A very common example of a type of character that you see in all types of literature The Hero The Villain The Damsel in Distress The Lover The Mother/Father The Warrior The Innocent One The Priest • With your partner, try to come up with a famous or well-known character from T.V., movies, or books http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnSHTEn-gLA

  4. FORESHADOWING • A warning or indication of a future event • When a story drops hints for what troubles may come or what may happen next Scary music A black cat A change in weather http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHgSGfTZzVk

  5. Symbols / symbolism -An object that represents something with greater and deeper meaning. Draw a symbol for… • Love • School • Peace • Evil • Music • Shopping • Science

  6. Imagery, allusion, & Point of view Adding to an author’s literary toolbox.

  7. imagery • When an author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader • Imagery also includes bringing in the 5 senses • It helps to visualize and realisticallyexperience the writing

  8. allusion • When an author refers to a place, historical event, a famous person, or popular reference in order to help readers make a stronger connection Examples: “She is SO nice. She’s like Mother Teresa.” “It’s about to be World War III in here.”

  9. Examples of allusions “Empire State of Mind” Family Guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljmCNLKtjMs Yeah I'm out that Brooklyn, now I'm down in TriBeCa Right next to Deniro, but I'll be hood forever I'm the new Sinatra, and since I made it here I can make it anywhere, yeah, they love me everywhere I used to cop in Harlem, all of my Dominicano's Right there up on Broadway, pull me back to that McDonald's Took it to my stashbox, 560 State St. Catch me in the kitchen like a Simmons with them Pastry's

  10. Point of view -The way a story is narrated and depicted. -POV determines the angle and perception of the story unfolding. -Thus, POV influences the reader’s understanding of the story. -POV can allow or withhold the reader from having greater access.

  11. Suspense, characterization, & mood Adding to an author’s literary toolbox.

  12. suspense A feeling that makes readers feel uncertain or tense about the outcome of events. It leaves the reader holding their breath or wanting more information. Example from “The Minister’s Black Veil”: -When Father Hooper is at his death bed and Reverend Clark reaches to remove the veil. -Can you think of other examples? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07l6HgPDJn0

  13. characterization -Characterization is when an author reveals the personality and qualities of a character -Readers can get to know characters by an author’s explicit descriptions, or through a character’s thoughts, actions, and relationships.

  14. mood Mood is when an author creates a specific emotional perspective that runs throughout the story. Mood will influence the reader’s response to characters and events in the literary work. What’s the mood in “The Fall of the House of Usher?” What kind of emotional perspective is Poe trying to convey?

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