Elements of Short Story and Essay Techniques
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What is an essential first step in the process of textual analysis?

  • Identifying character types
  • Narrowing down the selection of ideas (correct)
  • Summarizing the entire text
  • Collecting textual evidence

    • What type of writing emphasizes providing detailed evidence and supports analysis?

  • Poetic writing
  • Descriptive writing
  • Narrative writing
  • Analytical writing (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a method for gathering textual evidence?

  • Identifying themes and patterns
  • Highlighting narrative style
  • Using ICHL
  • Expressing personal opinions (correct)

    • 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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    What type of non-fiction is a brief story that may be unusual or humorous?

    <p>Anecdote (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    How does making predictions while reading help improve comprehension?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of prose?

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    What role do linking words and phrases play in writing?

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    What defines a fable in terms of prose type?

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    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?

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    What is typically included in coherent writings?

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    Flashcards

    Prediction

    Connecting prior knowledge to new information to anticipate outcomes.

    Prediction Stages

    Predicting before, during, and after reading/viewing.

    Prediction benefits

    Enhances engagement, knowledge connection, attention to sequence, and critical thinking.

    Types of Predictions

    Examples include weather forecasts, resource estimations, and hypotheses about outcomes.

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    Prose

    Literary device; written language without metrical structure.

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    Fiction Prose

    Imaginative prose genres (mysteries, sci-fi, etc).

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    Fables, Legends, Myths

    Prose narratives with moral lessons, historical events, or cultural beliefs.

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    Novels, Short Stories

    Prose narratives categorized by length (long or short).

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    Short Story Element: Setting

    The time and place where a story happens.

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    Short Story Element: Plot

    The sequence of events in a short story.

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    Opinion Essay: Introduction

    The first part of an opinion essay, where you state your opinion on the topic.

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    Transitional words: Comparison

    Words used to show similarities between things or ideas.

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    Transitional words: Contrast

    Words used to show differences between things or ideas.

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    Opinion Essay Tip

    Support your opinion with reasons and facts.

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    Making Connections: Deep Connection

    Connecting with the author's thoughts, ideas, and emotions in the text.

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    Character Trait

    A specific quality or characteristic of a character in a story

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    Textual Evidence

    Collecting materials that support or answer your research question. This often involves close reading and using the ICHL method.

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    ICHL Method

    A strategy for gathering textual evidence. It involves identifying themes, repetitions, patterns, and categorizing elements like tone, narrative style, characterization, setting, and foreshadowing.

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    Introduce, Evidence, Analyze

    A framework for writing an analysis. You introduce your point, provide supporting evidence, and then explain how the evidence relates to your main argument.

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    Descriptive vs. Analytical Writing

    Descriptive writing tells what happened, while analytical writing explains why it happened or what it means.

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    Conclusion: Reflection

    The final part of an analysis where you provide your own insights and thoughts about the process of analyzing the text.

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    Non-fiction

    Literature based on facts, covering topics like business, cooking, history, and more.

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    Anecdote

    A short, interesting story about a real event, often humorous or unusual.

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    Biography

    A written account of someone's life, written by someone else.

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    Aphorism

    A short, witty saying that expresses a wise thought.

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    Short Story

    A brief narrative with a focused plot, characters, and setting.

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    Conflict in a Short Story

    The struggle or problem that drives the plot, often between characters or a character's inner thoughts.

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    Setting in a Short Story

    The time and place where the story happens, often influencing the mood and events.

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    Voice/Tone

    The author's attitude towards the subject and reader, affecting how the story feels.

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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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