Performance Analysis and Non-Literary Art Forms

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Which elements contribute to identifying mood and tone in a story?

  • Setting, similes, metaphors, and alliteration
  • Figurative language, character types, diction, and metaphors
  • Character types, similes, hyperbole, and plot
  • Setting, character types, diction, and figurative language (correct)

What are the two primary methods for interpreting the meaning of a word?

  • Context and inference
  • Connotation and denotation (correct)
  • Literal and figurative
  • Synonyms and antonyms

What does prior knowledge encompass when reading?

  • All past experiences and knowledge (correct)
  • Strictly knowledge gained from reading
  • Exclusively facts and figures memorized
  • Only information learned from formal education

What comprises word structure?

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How does outlining contribute to effective writing?

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What type of comparison is used in an analogy?

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How can understanding connotations enhance reading comprehension?

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What is the key to identifying the type of analogy used?

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What is the benefit of using prewriting techniques?

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What are examples of reliable resources for vocabulary enhancement?

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What is the primary purpose of examining set design, symbolism, and genre conventions in a performance?

<p>To uncover deeper meanings and implicit messages within the work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the narrative and the thesis of a performance?

<p>The narrative is the sequence of events, while the thesis is the central argument or message. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'denouement' in a narrative arc?

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Which element is NOT a primary focus when responding to non-literary art forms?

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What is the primary function of prewriting when responding to art?

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What are the three steps to responding to non-literary art mentioned specifically in this lesson?

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What is the relationship between 'mood' and 'tone' in a story?

<p>Mood is the reader's emotional response, while tone is the author's attitude. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word type is typically used to describe both mood and tone?

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How does a thesis in a performance differ from one in an academic essay?

<p>A performance thesis is often inferred, while an essay thesis is usually direct. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of word best describes 'tone'?

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Flashcards

Connotation

The emotional meaning or association of a word.

Denotation

The literal dictionary meaning of a word.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere created by a text.

Tone

The writer's attitude toward the subject.

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Analogies

Comparisons between two things to show similarity.

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Synonyms

Words with similar meanings.

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Context clues

Information surrounding an unfamiliar word to help define it.

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Prior knowledge

The experiences and information a reader already has.

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Prewriting

A stage in the writing process for gathering ideas.

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Word structure

How words can be broken into parts like roots and affixes.

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Narrative

A connected explanation of events in a story that shows how they build on each other.

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Thesis

The main claim or central idea of a work, often inferred rather than stated.

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Narrative Arc

The structure of a narrative, typically consisting of exposition, rising action, climax, and denouement.

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Exposition

The introduction of background information in a story.

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Rising Action

The series of events that lead to the climax of a story.

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Climax

The most intense point of a story where the main conflict is confronted.

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Denouement

The resolution of the plot in a story, following the climax.

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Performance Conventions

The established techniques and practices used in performances like plays, movies, and dance.

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Study Notes

Performance Analysis

  • Narrative: A connected sequence of events explaining how they relate to each other in a story.
  • Narrative Arc: Follows a typical structure from exposition, to rising action, climax, and denouement.
  • Thesis: The main point or claim of a performance. It's not always explicitly stated; infer it from the work.
  • Finding the Thesis: Identify a main theme and how the work explores it.
  • Clues for Meaning: Look for clues in set design, symbolism, and genre conventions.

Responding to Non-Literary Art Forms

  • Qualities of a Good Response: Thoughtful, specific explanations, and vivid details.
  • Approach to Response: Prewriting, asking questions (context, content, absence).
  • Prewriting Methods: Brainstorming, mapping, freewriting.

Mood and Tone

  • Mood: The feeling a reader gets from a story.
  • Tone: The writer's attitude toward the subject.
  • Identifying Mood & Tone: Adjectives for emotion (mood) and attitude (tone), using story elements (figurative language, setting, characters, diction), and evaluating connotations.
  • Connotation/Denotation: Analyzing word choices for emotional meaning (connotation) versus dictionary definition (denotation).
  • Mood/Tone Changes: Mood and tone can shift throughout a piece.

Connotation and Denotation

  • Connotation: Emotional meaning of a word, can be positive, negative or neutral.
  • Denotation: Literal dictionary definition of a word.
  • Word Choice: Using connotations to evoke specific feelings.

Understanding Text through Prior Knowledge, Context Clues and Word Structure

  • Prior Knowledge: Past experiences and knowledge influencing comprehension.
  • Context Clues: Information surrounding unfamiliar words/phrases to determine meaning.
  • Word Structure: Breaking words into parts (roots, prefixes, suffixes) for understanding.

Word Analogies

  • Analogy: A comparison showcasing similar relationships between dissimilar objects.
  • Types of Analogies: Synonyms, antonyms, classification, cause & effect, part-whole, characteristics.

Resources for Vocabulary Development

  • Reliable Resources: Dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses (print and online).
  • Importance of Reliability: Using trustworthy sources, especially online.

Prewriting Techniques

  • Purpose of Prewriting: Preparing for writing and creating a focused draft.
  • Methods of Prewriting:
    • Careful reading of prompt
    • Brainstorming
    • Mapping
    • Freewriting
    • Outlining
  • Benefits of Prewriting: Better organization, focused writing, and more developed ideas.

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