Essay Writing Techniques and Short Stories
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What term refers to the excessive pride that a hero may possess?

  • Mentor
  • Redemption
  • Hubris (correct)
  • Boon

    • Divine intervention refers to human involvement in divine affairs.

    False

    What is the term for a traditional story that usually explains a natural or social phenomenon?

    Myth

    The ____ is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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

    Match the following literary terms with their definitions:

    <p>Setting = The time and place of a story Conflict = Struggle between opposing forces Theme = The central message of a work Symbolism = Use of symbols to signify ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is NOT a part of the hero's journey?

    <p>Urban Legend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Narcissism is characterized by extreme selflessness.

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

    ____ storytelling involves the narrative conveyed through images.

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

    What is the primary feature of reversal in a narrative?

    <p>It shifts the protagonist’s situation dramatically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The elements of poetry do not include imagery.

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

    Define modern poetry.

    <p>Modern poetry includes free verse, slam poetry, odes, elegies, narratives, and lyrics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ is a traditional story that often explains natural phenomena or cultural beliefs.

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

    Match the following types of poetry with their descriptions:

    <p>Sonnets = A structured poem with 14 lines and a specific rhyme scheme Haiku = A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure Free verse = Poetry without a specific structure or rhyme Ballads = Narrative poems that tell stories, often related to love or adventure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oral tradition?

    <p>Written documentation of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alliteration is the repetition of vowel sounds at the beginning of words.

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

    What does the term 'denouement' refer to in a narrative?

    <p>The final part that unravels the plot and clarifies events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an urban legend?

    <p>A contemporary myth that circulates as a true story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fable typically involves human characters.

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

    Who introduced the concept of the Hero’s Journey?

    <p>Joseph Campbell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three main acts of the hero’s journey are Departure, Initiation, and ______.

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

    Match the following archetypes with their examples:

    <p>Hero = Harry Potter Mentor = Gandalf Shadow = Voldemort Trickster = Loki</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey?

    <p>Crossing the Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Self-discovery is a common theme in The Hero’s Journey.

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

    What is an archetype?

    <p>A typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'E' in the PEEL paragraph acronym stand for?

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

    In MLA format, the heading must include the date before your name.

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

    What are the key elements of a short story?

    <p>Plot, character, setting, conflict, theme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The order of citing sources in MLA is: Author's Last Name, First Name, "Title of the Work," Title of the ______, other contributors, version, number, Publisher, Publication Date, Location.

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

    Match the following plot elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Exposition = Establishes characters and setting Inciting Incident = Sets the main action in motion Climax = Highest point of tension Resolution = Conclusion of the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the story plot structure?

    <p>Character Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A short story typically focuses on multiple themes and complex characters.

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

    What does the citation page in MLA formatting require?

    <p>Hanging indent, alphabetical order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    PEEL Paragraph

    • A PEEL paragraph is a method for structuring essays and paragraphs, helping organize ideas.
    • Point: States the main argument or viewpoint.
    • Evidence: Supports the point with factual data.
    • Explanation: Explains how the evidence supports the point.
    • Link: Connects back to the main argument.

    MLA Structure, Formatting, and Citation

    • Pages should have one-inch margins and be double-spaced.
    • The heading includes student name, instructor name, course title, and date.
    • The header includes the student's last name and page number, located in the right corner of each page.
    • Citations on a Works Cited page use a hanging indent and are alphabetized.
    • Citation order: Author's last name, first name; "Title of the work"; Title of the container; other contributors; version number; publisher; publication date; location.

    Short Story Unit

    • A short story is a brief fictional narrative focusing on a single theme or character.
    • Key elements of a short story include plot, character, setting, conflict, and theme.

    Poetry Unit

    • Poetry expresses ideas, emotions, or stories through a distinctive style and rhythm.
    • Elements include meter, rhyme, imagery, and figurative language.
    • Formal poetry (sonnets, haikus, ballads) and modern poetry (free verse, slam poetry, odes) are different types.
    • Visual poetry uses visual elements like concrete poetry.
    • Figurative language includes simile, metaphor, personification, and alliteration.
    • Enjambment is a continuation of a sentence across lines, while caesura is a pause within a line.

    Mythology Unit

    • Oral tradition is the passing of stories, customs, and beliefs through spoken word between generations.
    • Myths explain natural phenomena and cultural beliefs, often involving supernatural beings.
    • Myths commonly include gods, heroes, creation or morality themes, and cosmic/earthly settings.
    • Legends are narratives with historical elements, and embellishments that enhance the narration.
    • Urban legends are modern myths that often circulate as true stories.
    • Fables are short stories that teach a moral lesson, typically using animals as characters.
    • Archetypes are typical characters, actions, or situations with universal significance; they are categorized as character, situational, or symbolic archetypes.

    Hero's Journey Unit

    • The hero's journey is a narrative structure outlining a hero's adventure, transformation, and growth.
    • Heroes can be born into greatness or called to adventure through external forces.
    • Joseph Campbell introduced the concept in his work "The Hero with a Thousand Faces."
    • The hero's journey consists of departure, initiation, and return phases.
    • The 12 stages of the hero's journey include: the ordinary world, call to adventure, refusal of the call, meeting the mentor, crossing the threshold etc.

    Image Analysis

    • Analyze images based on composition, symbolism, visual storytelling, and historical/cultural context.

    Vocabulary

    • PEEL paragraph elements: Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link.
    • Hero's journey elements: Return, Mentor, Hubris, Redemption, Herald, Initiation, Divine favor, Boon, Departure.

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    This quiz covers essential techniques for structuring essays, including the PEEL paragraph method and MLA formatting guidelines. It also explores the elements of short stories, focusing on themes and character development. Test your understanding of these critical writing concepts!

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