Narrative Writing Basics
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What is one reason for using graphic organizers?

  • To hide information
  • To complicate the learning process
  • To create complex ideas
  • To illustrate relationships between new and prior knowledge (correct)

Hades is considered one of the twelve Olympian gods.

False (B)

Name one type of graphic organizer that shows relationships.

Web Map

The children of Cronus and Rhea, who were considered the core Olympians, include Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, and ______.

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Match the following graphic organizers with their purposes:

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Which literary device uses exaggeration to describe something impossible?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the sounds they describe.

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Who is the Supreme Ruler of the Gods in ancient Greek mythology?

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Aphrodite is the goddess of war.

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What are the five W.H. questions that help in narrative writing?

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The literary device where a fire station burns down is an example of ______.

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What weapon does Poseidon wield?

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Match the types of imagery with their descriptions:

<p>Auditory = Sense of Hearing Tactile = Sense of Touch Gustatory = Sense of Taste Olfactory = Sense of Smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hades is the god of the ______ and wealth.

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Match the Greek Gods with their roles:

<p>Zeus = God of the sky and thunder Ares = God of War Apollo = God of medicine and truth Hades = God of the Underworld</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sensory imagery in narrative writing?

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Dialogue can be used to create a strong beginning in a story.

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Which god is known for being the messenger of the gods?

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Hera is Zeus's sister and also his wife.

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What is the main purpose of a strong beginning in a narrative?

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Who is the wife of Hades?

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Which term describes the belief in many gods?

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The concept of anthropomorphism involves giving non-human entities human characteristics.

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What is the virtue that involves sound judgment in practical affairs?

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The Greeks were the first civilization to create gods in their own __________.

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Match the following Greek virtues with their descriptions:

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What is the primary meaning of 'Demos' in the context of democracy?

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Girls in Athens were allowed to attend school and participate in sports.

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Who was the philosopher that taught using the method of questioning known as the Socratic method?

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The two epic poems composed by Homer about the Trojan War are the _______ and the _______.

<p>Iliad, Odyssey</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following philosophers with their contributions:

<p>Socrates = Socratic method Plato = The Academy Aristotle = Various fields including science and government Homer = Epic poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous building did Pericles have constructed in Athens?

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Alexander the Great's conquests included parts of Europe.

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What legacy did Alexander the Great leave behind?

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What is the leader of the Satyrs known as?

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Sparta was the first city-state to establish a form of democracy.

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What classes of people existed in Sparta?

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The Sirens are creatures that combined the appearance of a woman and a _____?

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Match the following Greek city-states with their descriptions:

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Which of the following statements is true about the Satyrs?

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Women in Sparta were allowed to own land and businesses.

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What geographical feature caused the Greeks to develop city-states?

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Flashcards

Hyperbole

A way of describing something using extreme exaggeration.

Alliteration

Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

Onomatopoeia

Words that imitate sounds.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality.

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Sensory Image

Using the 5 senses to describe something in writing.

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5 W's

Who, What, Where, When, Why questions to start a story.

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Strong Beginning

Creating a captivating start to a story.

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Dialogue

Character conversations in a story.

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Graphic Organizer

A tool to organize information and ideas for easier understanding.

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Graphic Organizer Types

Different ways to organize information (relationships, categories, comparisons, sequences).

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Olympian Gods

12 major Greek Gods who ruled after the Titans were overthrown.

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Core Olympians

6 original Olympian Gods (children of Cronus and Rhea).

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Hades, Olympian?

Though a major God, Hades wasn't usually included among the 12 Olympians due to living in the Underworld.

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Who is Zeus?

Supreme Ruler of the Greek Gods, God of the sky and thunder.

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What is Poseidon's role?

God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.

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Who is Hades?

God of the Underworld and Wealth, King of the dead.

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Who is Apollo's Roman name?

Apollo is Phoebus.

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Ares' Roman Name?

Ares' Roman name is Mars

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What is Hephaestus' role?

God of fire and the forge, known as the only ugly god.

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Who is Hera?

Queen of the gods, Zeus's wife and sister.

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Who is Aphrodite's Roman name?

Aphrodite's Roman form is Venus.

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Anthropomorphism

Giving human qualities to non-human beings or things, especially gods.

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Polytheism

Belief in multiple gods.

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Oral Tradition

Passing down stories through spoken word from generation to generation.

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Utilitarian

Designed for practicality rather than aesthetic beauty.

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Greek Cardinal Virtues

The four main moral qualities that the Greeks admired: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Courage/Fortitude.

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Satyrs

Mythical creatures with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat. They are often associated with music, wine, and a carefree lifestyle.

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Pan

The leader of the Satyrs, often depicted as a goat-like god who represents wildness and nature.

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Greek City-States

Independent cities in ancient Greece that had their own laws, governments, and armies. Examples include Athens and Sparta.

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Sparta

A powerful Greek city-state known for its military strength and strict social hierarchy. Men were trained as soldiers from a young age.

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Athens

An important Greek city-state known for its democracy, philosophy, and art. Citizens had a voice in government.

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Democracy

A form of government where citizens have the power to elect their leaders and make decisions through voting.

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Who could vote in Athenian democracy?

Only male citizens of Athens could vote. Women, foreigners, and slaves were excluded.

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What is Democracy?

A form of government where the people hold power, typically through voting and representation. It originates from the Greek word 'Demokratia' meaning 'rule by the people'.

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Who was Pericles?

A prominent Athenian statesman and orator who played a key role in establishing democracy in Athens. He oversaw the construction of iconic buildings like the Parthenon and the Acropolis.

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What is the Socratic Method?

A method of teaching through asking questions, designed to stimulate critical thinking and help learners discover knowledge for themselves.

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Who was Plato?

A renowned Greek philosopher who was a student of Socrates. He founded the Academy, a school dedicated to philosophical inquiry, and contributed significantly to the theory of art.

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Who was Aristotle?

A prominent Greek philosopher and student of Plato. He is considered the 'father of logic' and wrote extensively on various subjects, including science, art, law, poetry, and government.

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What are Epics?

Narrative poems that tell stories of heroic deeds, typically featuring legendary figures and battles. The Iliad and the Odyssey are famous examples.

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Who was Alexander the Great?

A Macedonian king who conquered Persia, Egypt, the Middle East, and Northern India, spreading Greek culture and ideas throughout his vast empire.

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What is Cultural Diffusion?

The spread of cultural items like ideas, styles, religion, technology, and languages across different cultures and regions.

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Study Notes

Narrative Writing

  • A story recounts events using specific elements
  • Settings/Atmosphere
    • Where and when the story takes place
    • Creates a visual scene for readers
    • Sets the tone of the story
  • Characters
    • People, animals, or objects affected by actions
    • Well-described characters make the story believable
  • Plot
    • Events unfold naturally
    • Who, What, Where, When, Why, How give direction
    • Story structure is framed

Basic Plot Structure

  • Beginning
    • Captures reader interest
    • Sets the scene
    • Introduces main characters
    • Establishes conflict
  • Middle
    • Characters attempt to resolve conflict step-by-step
    • Action progresses sequentially
    • Climax - turning point, how to resolve
  • End
    • Conflict resolution
    • Theme or main idea

Plot Diagram (Freytag's Diagram)

  • Framework for analyzing narratives, created by Gustav Freytag
  • Seven-part structure expanding from the classic five
  • Encompasses a more detailed breakdown for understanding story progression
  • Exposition/Background
    • Introduces characters, setting, initial situation
  • Inciting Incident
    • Starts the main conflict or problem to push story into action
  • Rising Action
    • Builds tension and develops conflict as protagonist faces challenges
  • Climax
    • Peak tension; protagonist makes a critical decision or faces a challenge
  • Falling Action
    • Events wind down after the climax; explores consequences
  • Resolution
    • Conflicts resolve, remaining issues settle
  • Denouement
    • Story's conclusion
    • Addresses final details or provides closure

Style and Conflict

  • Style involves figurative language, imagery, strong sentences, and dialogue
    • Each author has a unique style
  • Conflict
    • A problem that must be overcome or resolved
  • Types of Conflict
    • Person vs. self
    • Person vs. person
    • Person vs. society
    • Person vs. machine/technology
    • Person vs. nature

Theme

  • A message revealed in the story
    • Can be directly stated (example, fable moral)
    • Or indirectly implied
    • Can have multiple themes

Point of View

  • First Person: narrator uses "I"
    • Effective for personal accounts
  • Third Person Limited: narrator observes from outside characters
    • Reader infers feelings through characters' actions and words
  • Third Person Omniscient: narrator knows thoughts and feelings of all characters

Figurative Language

  • Simile: compares two things using "like" or "as"
  • Metaphor: directly compares two things without "like" or "as"
  • Personification: giving human qualities to non-human things
  • Hyperbole: extreme exaggeration
  • Alliteration: repetition of consonant sounds
  • Onomatopoeia: words that imitate sounds

Literary Devices

  • Irony: contrast between expectations and reality
    • Often surprising or humorous
  • Apostrophe: addressing something or someone not present

Sensory Imagery

  • Using the senses to create a vivid experience for the reader
    • Helps the reader picture and feel the story
  • Types of Imagery:
    • Auditory (hearing)
    • Tactile (touch)
    • Visual (sight)
    • Gustatory (taste)
    • Olfactory (smell)

W.H. Questions

  • Essential for a story's beginning information
  • Used to understand a story's basic elements
  • Who, Where, When, What, Why, How

Paragraph Structure

  • Break up a story into paragraphs clearly
    • By time, place, speaker changes, or dramatic effect

Grammatical Conventions

  • Proper capitalization for sentences and proper nouns
  • Punctuation
    • End marks (period, question mark, exclamation point)
    • Commas for joining sentences and addressing people
  • Sentence structure variety
    • Long and short sentences
    • Diverse sentence beginnings

Show, Don't Tell

  • Method to avoid general descriptions by creating vivid images in the reader's mind.

Graphic Organizers

  • Useful aids for organizing and comprehending information
    • Simplify complex ideas
    • Illustrate relationships between ideas

Greek Mythology & Geography

  • Olympians

    • 12 Gods ruling after Titans. (Hades is frequently excluded)
    • Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Artemis, Demeter
    • Roles based on Greek gods, mythology

  • Locations

    • Mount Olympus: home of the gods, invitation needed to visit
    • Earth: humans lived and interacted with gods.
    • Ocean/Rivers Styx: ruled by Poseidon, significant for underworld travel
    • Underworld (Tartarus/Asphodel/Elysium): Three places, ruled by Hades
    • Other locations

  • Monsters and Creatures

    • Minotaur
    • Pegasus
    • Centaurs
    • Gorgon Medusa
    • Hydra
    • Cyclops
    • Cerberus
    • Satyrs
    • Sirens

  • Greek City-States

    • Sparta: Powerful military state, focused on warriors, three classes
    • Athens: First democracy, educated citizens, political system
    • Educational and Governmental distinctions

  • Philosophers of Ancient Greece

    • Socrates: philosopher, developed the socratic method. (questioning method)
    • Plato: Socrates' student, founder of The Academy, contributed to various arts/areas of knowledge
    • Aristotle: student of Plato, wrote about science, art, law, poetry, and government.

  • Homer

    • Greatest Greek storyteller
    • Composed The Iliad and the Odyssey (epic poems.)
    • Explored heroic deeds during the Trojan War

  • Important Words Describing Greeks

    • Anthropo
    • Poly
    • Oral Tradition
    • Utilitarian

  • Greek Cardinal Virtues

    • Prudence: sound judgment
    • Justice: fairness. Moderation between self and others.
    • Temperance: self-control

Courage/Fortitude: endurance to confront fears

  • Greek Literature Qualities
  • Essentials of Greek Art and Literature
  • Unique Characteristics of the Greeks

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