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Warm-up. Draw some conclusions about Poe and his writing style : What is he trying to communicate to readers through his style? Why is his style important ? Why is his style effective? . Content Language Objective.
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Warm-up • Draw some conclusions about Poe and his writing style: • What is he trying to communicate to readers through his style? • Why is his style important? • Why is his style effective?
Content Language Objective • Write a thesis statement explaining an author’s style, use of literary techniques and effect on readers using • Adjectives word bank • Thesis Statement Stems
Introduction • Write a general statement about Poe (his life and work) • Write a statement about why is work was important in his time • Write a statement about why his work is important today • Thesis Statement
Notes/Planning • List the three most common literary elements used throughout Poe’s works • point of view, figurative language, tone, diction, setting, climax, characterization, repetition, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism
Note/Planning • List three adjectives to describe Poe’s style. • Adjectives answer: What Kind? Which One? • Macabre, eerie, ghoulish, ghastly, morbid, spooky, unnatural, chilling, twisted, dark, cruel, perverse, warped, unstable…
Notes/Planning • What effects does Poe’s style have on readers? • EX. Foreshadowing creates a sense of suspense and tension • He develops characters by… • His use of imagery … • How does the style make readers feel?
Thesis • Use your warm-ups and discussions to develop a thesis statement for your style analysis essay • Create a Thesis Statement: • In his poems and short stories, Edgar Allan Poe creates a/an (adjective), (adjective), and(adjective) writing style using (literary element 1), (literary element 2), and (literary element 3) to make readers feel _____.
Gather Citations • Use the graphic organizer to gather citations for each literary technique or element that you have selected as one of Poe’s defining styles