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What is the name of the author of The Book Thief

Markus Zusak

In what year was The Book Thief published?

2005

What is the genre of The Book Thief

Historical fiction

What was the subject matter of The Book Thief based on?

<p>His parents' experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Saukerl mean in German?

<p>Pig</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase Mein Kampf mean in English?

<p>My Struggles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Books written by Jewish people and books that contained different ideologies from the Nazis were burned during the Holocaust.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Censorship

<p>The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Close Reading?

<p>Interaction with the text to comprehend it better</p> Signup and view all the answers

Annotations are not useful for remembering key sections from a text.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two things that contribute to making annotation effective?

<p>Annotating with purpose and labeling underlines and highlights</p> Signup and view all the answers

Literary devices are helpful because they allow the reader to look beyond the plot and understand the finer aspects of a text.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate way to define Imagery

<p>Words and phrases that create mental images for the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

In indirect characterization, the audience deduces the details of a character by observing the character's actions, thoughts, and speech.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of a symbol?

<p>An object that represents a deeper meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes a motif in literature?

<p>A recurring element in a work that has deeper significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Denotation is the dictionary meaning of a word.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connotation is the implied meaning of a word.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is NOT part of point of view (POV) in literature?

<p>Historical Setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the POV used when a text is spoken directly to the reader?

<p>Second Person</p> Signup and view all the answers

Third person limited POV is when the narrator has access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The structure of poetry can be set or free form.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a stanza in poetry?

<p>A grouped set of lines, similar to a paragraph in prose</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rhyming is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of two or more lines.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four elements of poetry that you can identify when analyzing a poem?

<p>Form, stanza, repetition, and rhyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Allusion?

<p>A reference, typically brief, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Nightmare

<p>Night + Mare</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Tone?

<p>The attitude of the writer towards the subject/event/situation in a text</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tone and Mood are very similar and basically mean the same thing.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Book burning is a form of censorship.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Heinrich Heine, what will happen in the end when books are burned

<p>People will be burned</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the Holocaust, the Nazi regime burned only books written by Jewish people.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Propaganda?

<p>Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of propaganda?

<p>Personal Testimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

Card stacking involves selectively presenting information to manipulate opinions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glittering generalities involve using vague emotionally appealing statements to influence the audience.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name calling involves using insulting language and derogatory terms to create a negative opinion about someone or something.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using everyday people in advertisements to sell a product is called testimonial propaganda.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Transfer is the act of associating a person, ideology, or object with other things or people to transfer their positive or negative qualities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the structure of the final exam consist of?

<p>Multiple choice, short answer, paragraph writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the paragraph writing portion of the final exam?

<p>Analyzing and answering a discussion question from the novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Book Thief Summary

  • Written by Markus Zusak.
  • Published in 2005.
  • Genre: historical fiction.
  • Based on the Holocaust.
  • Received numerous awards, sold millions of copies, and adapted into a movie.

Markus Zusak

  • Born June 23, 1975 in Australia.
  • Parents are German and Austrian immigrants.
  • Chose the subject matter of "The Book Thief" reflecting his parents' experiences.

The Holocaust

  • Hitler and Nazis
  • Jewish people

Holocaust in Relation to "The Book Thief"

  • Nazis took control of all media.
  • Thousands of books burned.
  • Books written by Jewish people or with different ideologies burned.
  • Education controlled including programs like Hitler Youth.

Mein Kampf

  • Means "My Struggle".
  • Political manifesto written by Adolf Hitler.
  • Explains Hitler's racist ideology (anti-Semitism) and his plans for Germany.
  • A form of propaganda.

Censorship

  • Suppression or prohibition of parts of books, films, news, etc., considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Book Burning Quote

  • "Where books are burned, in the end people will be burned." - Heinrich Heine.
  • The Holocaust saw the burning of books written by Jewish people or with different ideologies.

Literary Devices

  • Literary devices help understand more than just plot, enhance reading and writing, and gain insight into the author's intent.
  • Imagery: Words/phrases creating mental images (using five senses).
    • Helps visualize the author's writing realistically.
  • Characterization: building characters (direct or indirect).
    • Direct: narrator/another character describes.
    • Indirect: reader infers through character traits, speech, actions.

Symbol vs. Motif

  • Symbol: single object representing something else (abstract idea). Only appears once in a story.
  • Motif: recurring element (image or idea) in a literary work.
  • A recurring motif in "The Book Thief" could be rain.

Denotation vs. Connotation

  • Denotation: dictionary definition
  • Connotation: implied meaning or emotions invoked.

Colors

  • Red, white, and black

Point of View (POV)

  • Perspective from which a story is narrated.
    • First person: told from one character's perspective.
    • Second person: narrator directly addresses the reader.
    • Third person: narrator is not part of the story (limited, omniscient, objective).
      • Limited: narrator sees only what's in front of them (one character's perspective).
      • Omniscient: narrator is all-knowing (sees all characters, minds).
      • Objective: neutral narrator (reports events objectively).

Poetry Structure

  • Set or free form.
  • Stanza: grouped set of lines like paragraphs in prose.

Poetry Style

  • Repetition: repeating the same line or word to emphasize.
  • Rhyme: repeating similar sounds in final words.

Identifying Poetic Elements

  • Poetry form: free or set form?
  • Stanza structure: how many stanzas and their composition?
  • Repetition: repeated words, lines, or stanzas?
  • Rhyme: rhyming pattern in final words?

Allusion

  • Briefly referencing a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work that is assumed to be familiar to the reader.

German Words

  • Saukerl: German for "pig" (masculine), used as an insult.
  • Saumensch: German for "pig" (feminine).

Nightmare Meaning

  • Night and Mare combine to form nightmare.

Tone

  • Writer's attitude toward the subject/event/situation.
  • Expressed through thoughts, words, and actions.
  • Impacts the mood greatly.

Mood

  • Overall feeling or atmosphere of a text.
  • Creates an emotional setting or response for the reader.

Tone vs. Mood

  • Tone: attitude of the writer, often implied through words and actions.
  • Mood: emotional atmosphere created and felt by the reader.

Propaganda

  • Biased or misleading information used to promote or publicize a political cause.
  • Propaganda is often used as a tool to affect and persuade.

Propaganda Types

  • Bandwagon
  • Card stacking
  • Glittering generalities
  • Name-calling
  • Plain folks
  • Testimonial
  • Transfer

Bandwagon

  • Follow-the-herd mentality.
  • Persuades people to join a cause through popularity.

Card Stacking

  • Deliberate omissions to mislead the audience.

Glittering Generalities

  • Vague statements that evoke strong emotions.

Name-Calling

  • Use of derogatory phrases to create a negative opinion about others or products.

Plain Folks

  • Everyday people endorse a product or cause.
  • Creates a connection between the topic and the audience's everyday life.

Testimonial

  • Influential figures support a product or service.

Transfer

  • Projecting qualities (positive or negative) from one person/entity to another.

Exam Structure

  • MCQ and SAQ: Closed book. Definitions and application to the novel.
  • Paragraph writing: Open book. Discussion question.

Writing Organizer for Formal Letter

  • Recipients' address
  • Date
  • Writer's address
  • Name/title of recipient
  • Explanation of your letter purpose.
  • Main/Secondary points.
  • Conclusion
  • Your name.

Additional Materials for Review

  • "The Book Thief" (up to Part 3)
  • "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"
  • Significant Events
  • Summaries and Questions.

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