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What is an essential first step in the process of textual analysis?
What is an essential first step in the process of textual analysis?
What type of writing emphasizes providing detailed evidence and supports analysis?
What type of writing emphasizes providing detailed evidence and supports analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a method for gathering textual evidence?
Which of the following is NOT a method for gathering textual evidence?
What is the purpose of using quotation marks when presenting evidence?
What is the purpose of using quotation marks when presenting evidence?
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In the context of conclusions, which of the following is NOT recommended?
In the context of conclusions, which of the following is NOT recommended?
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What does the term 'characteristic' refer to in a short story?
What does the term 'characteristic' refer to in a short story?
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Which of the following constitutes the components of 'plot' in a short story?
Which of the following constitutes the components of 'plot' in a short story?
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What type of connection involves a literal connection with limited details?
What type of connection involves a literal connection with limited details?
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In opinion essays, what is the first component of the structure?
In opinion essays, what is the first component of the structure?
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Which of the following is NOT a transitional word for comparison?
Which of the following is NOT a transitional word for comparison?
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In the context of writing opinion essays, which phrase indicates agreement?
In the context of writing opinion essays, which phrase indicates agreement?
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The term 'theme' in a short story primarily refers to what aspect?
The term 'theme' in a short story primarily refers to what aspect?
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What is the primary goal of 'making connections' while reading?
What is the primary goal of 'making connections' while reading?
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What type of non-fiction is a brief story that may be unusual or humorous?
What type of non-fiction is a brief story that may be unusual or humorous?
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Which of the following best describes an autobiography?
Which of the following best describes an autobiography?
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What element is closely associated with the sequence of events in a narrative?
What element is closely associated with the sequence of events in a narrative?
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Which conflict type involves a clash between a main character and their own feelings or beliefs?
Which conflict type involves a clash between a main character and their own feelings or beliefs?
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What is the primary purpose of a literary essay?
What is the primary purpose of a literary essay?
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Which element refers to the time and place in which a story unfolds?
Which element refers to the time and place in which a story unfolds?
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In writing a literary analysis, why is it important to focus your topic?
In writing a literary analysis, why is it important to focus your topic?
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Which type of non-fiction provides theoretical information supported by facts and evidence?
Which type of non-fiction provides theoretical information supported by facts and evidence?
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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
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How does making predictions while reading help improve comprehension?
How does making predictions while reading help improve comprehension?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of prose?
Which of the following is NOT a type of prose?
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What role do linking words and phrases play in writing?
What role do linking words and phrases play in writing?
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What defines a fable in terms of prose type?
What defines a fable in terms of prose type?
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What is a key aspect of prediction during the reading process?
What is a key aspect of prediction during the reading process?
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Which statement is true about the relationship between prediction and engagement?
Which statement is true about the relationship between prediction and engagement?
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What is typically included in coherent writings?
What is typically included in coherent writings?
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Study Notes
Elements of Short Story
- Characteristic: Refers to how characters are portrayed in a story, addressing their traits and behaviors.
- Setting: Describes the time and place of a story. Includes where and when events occur.
- Plot and Structure: Sequences of events within a story.
- Plot: A graphic of rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.
Making Connections
- Making Connections: A comprehension strategy to help understand reading material better. It increases engagement with text.
- Surface Connection: Expressing literal connections. Provides limited details.
- Deep Connection: Feeling connection to the author through their thoughts, ideas and emotions.
Transitional Words
- Transitional Words: Used to connect sentences, phrases or paragraphs.
- Comparison: Showing similarities. (e.g., like, in the same manner, too, equally)
- Contrast: Show differences. (e.g., unlike, in contrast, yet)
Opinion Essay
- Opinion Essay: Introduction, body and conclusion
- Tips for Writing: State your viewpoint, provide reasons and supporting facts for your view. Construct well-developed paragraphs that support your view. Use linking words to connect sentences and paragraphs. Start each paragraph with a topic sentence.
Prediction
- Predictions: Connecting prior knowledge and new information to predict outcomes in texts. It sparks interest in reading by making predictions before reading.
- Prediction Steps: Before reading (think about text and illustration). During reading (stop and predict events). After reading (confirm or adjust predictions).
Types of Prediction
- How Prediction helps: Interacting with text, connecting with knowledge, paying attention to events, improving comprehension
- Before Prediction: Thinking about the text and illustration
- During Prediction: Stopping to predict future events
- After Prediction: Confirming or adjusting predictions
Types of Non-fiction
- Anecdote: A brief, interesting, unusual, or humorous story.
- Biography: A written story about a person's life.
- Aphorism: A short, witty statement.
- Essay: A short piece of writing discussing a single topic.
- Autobiography: A person's life story written by themselves.
- Journal: Scientific paper or a record with facts and evidence.
- Literary Criticism: A narrative that judges and gives comments on the qualities of literature.
Short Story
- Short Story: A brief narrative centered on a single event, usually with a limited scope compared to a novel.
- Setting: Describes the time and place of a story. Fewer settings compared to novels.
- Characterization: Describes characters' traits. Short stories usually focus on one or more central characters.
- Plot: A sequence of events. Usually centers on a significant experience or moment. Three main types of conflict exist
Voice/Tone
- Voice/Tone: Reflects a writer's attitude towards their subject and their readers. Varies based on purpose, subject audience and interest.
Writing Literary Analysis
- Choosing a topic: Select a topic that interests you and can be divided into literary elements such as character, themes, conflict, setting and plot.
- Focus the topic: Use brainstorming and outlining to narrow down ideas and define the aspects you want to analyze about the topic.
- Gathering textual evidence: Collect evidence like quotations highlighting important details, to back up ideas in your literary analysis.
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Explore the fundamental components of short stories, including character development, setting, and plot structure. Additionally, learn about making connections to enhance reading comprehension and the significance of transitional words in writing. This quiz combines essential literary elements and opinion essay strategies.
