Unit One: Determination Study Guide
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Absurdity is a form of what?

  • Hyperbole (correct)
  • Satire
  • Parody
  • Irony

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix 'in-'?

  • Not (correct)
  • Inside
  • Incremental
  • Internal

What does comic diction use to amuse and inform?

  • Dramatic irony
  • Clever turns of phrases (correct)
  • Dark humor
  • Sarcastic remarks

Incongruity refers to when something is what?

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What is the definition of 'explicit'?

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The Latin prefix 'extra-' refers to something that is what?

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What does the term 'generalization' imply?

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What is an implicit meaning?

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What is defined as the most important concept in the text?

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Which term refers to special artificial limbs used to assist movement?

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What type of doctors specialize in treating bones and joints?

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Which of the following materials is known to float on water?

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What term best describes a remarkable achievement that brings pride?

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What word signifies the act of starting a race, synonymous with propelled?

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Which word has a positive connotation suggesting comfort and warmth?

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What is the name of the bone that supports your body in the lower leg?

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What is meant by 'theatricality' in the context of a play?

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What is the term for words that sound the same but have different meanings?

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In which example is the word 'compromise' used as a noun?

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What does it mean if someone is described as 'tech-savvy'?

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Which definition best captures denotation?

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What is the definition of connotation?

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Which of the following represents a symbol?

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Which of the following sentences uses 'household' correctly?

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What does the term 'tone' refer to in writing?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of tone?

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Which word best describes the tone in 'A Work in Progress'?

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What is a colloquial contraction?

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Which of the following is an example of informal grammar?

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Which type of writing is specifically intended to make the reader laugh?

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What does hyperbole contribute to writing?

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Informal transitions often include which of the following?

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What does mood in writing primarily influence?

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Which literary device involves a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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What best describes a metaphor in writing?

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Which example illustrates personification?

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How is mood typically conveyed in writing?

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What is the primary function of figurative language in writing?

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What is a defining characteristic of a simile compared to other figures of speech?

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What does the term 'conventional meaning' refer to in figurative language?

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What key element does biographical writing include that helps to develop the subject's character?

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In what way does repetition enhance the meaning of a poem?

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How do context clues function in a reading?

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Which of the following is NOT an element of biographical writing?

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What does the phrase 'Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair' suggest in the context of the poem?

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Which element is critical for a biography to convey understanding of the subject's life?

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What role does narrative pacing play in biographical writing?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of using figurative language in poetry?

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Central Idea

The most important concept in the text.

Pivotal

Very important or crucial, affecting the course of events.

Prosthetics

Artificial limbs used to replace missing body parts.

Orthopedic

Related to bones, joints, and muscles.

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Accomplishment

Something successfully completed, a goal achieved.

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Extraordinary

Remarkable, exceptional, or unusual.

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Theatricality

The dramatic quality of a performance.

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Pronouncement

A formal announcement or declaration.

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Tone

The author's attitude towards their subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and perspective. It can be formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, or other attitudes.

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Informal Grammar

Casual language rules used to connect with the audience. It includes colloquial contractions, informal transitions, and introductory conjunctions.

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Colloquial Contractions

Informal combinations of two words into one, like 'gonna' for 'going to'.

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Informal Transitions

Transitions in a sentence that are not proper grammar. Examples include 'man', 'like', 'so', and 'you know'.

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Introductory Conjunctions

Starting a sentence with conjunctions like 'and', 'but', 'so' to add informality.

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Humorous Writing

Writing that is intended to be humorous or make the reader laugh.

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Hyperbole

An exaggeration used for emphasis or humor

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Absurdity

A form of hyperbole that takes a normal situation to an extreme.

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Comic Diction

Uses clever turns of phrase and humorous images to amuse and inform.

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Incongruity

When something is inappropriate or out of place for a situation or setting.

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Latin Prefix 'in-'

One of the meanings of the Latin prefix 'in-' is "not". When this prefix is added to a word, the original word takes on the opposite meaning.

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Latin Prefix 'extra-'

Latin prefix 'extra-' means "outside," "beyond the scope of," "in addition to," or "unusual or unexpected.

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Latin Prefix 'uni-'

Latin prefix 'uni-' means "one".

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Explicit

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

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Generalization

A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

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Multiple-Meaning Words

Words that are spelled the same or sound the same but have different meanings.

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Compromise (Noun)

An agreement reached by both sides making concessions.

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Compromise (Verb)

To accept standards that are lower than desired.

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Connotation

An idea or feeling that a word suggests beyond its literal dictionary definition.

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Denotation

The literal dictionary definition of a word.

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Household (Denotation)

All the people who live together in a house.

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Home (Connotation)

A word with a positive connotation suggesting warmth, comfort, and safety.

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Symbol

An object, person, animal, place, or situation that represents something beyond its appearance.

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Mood in Writing

The feeling or atmosphere created in the reader by a piece of writing.

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Figurative Language

Words used in a way that deviates from their usual order and meaning to convey a more complex meaning, colorful writing, or vivid imagery.

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Simile

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as' to make a description more vivid or emphatic.

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Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike things where one thing is said to be another thing, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Personification

Giving human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas.

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Word Choice

The careful selection of specific words to create a desired effect or tone.

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Imagery

Using sensory details to create vivid descriptions and evoke emotions in the reader.

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Examples of Mood

Specific passages from a text that demonstrate the overall mood or atmosphere.

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Direct Quote

The exact words someone said, written within quotation marks. It helps bring a person's unique voice to life.

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Elements of a Biography

A biography includes details about a real person's life, using facts, quotes, and perspectives from people who knew them well.

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Repetition

Repeating words, phrases, sounds, or rhythms to emphasize ideas and create a musical effect in writing.

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Context Clues

Using words around an unfamiliar word to figure out its meaning.

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Narrative Pacing

The way an author controls the speed and rhythm of a story, deciding how much information is shared in each section.

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Restatement of Idea

Using different words to explain the same idea, often to make it clearer or more interesting.

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Throwing

To forcefully move something through the air, usually with your hand or arm.

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Hurled

To throw something with great force or violence.

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Study Notes

Unit One: Determination - Student Study Guide

  • This unit focuses on determination, exemplified by Bethany Hamilton and Darrius Simmons.
  • The central idea is that persistence overcomes challenges.
  • Bethany Hamilton overcame a shark attack and continued surfing.
  • Darrius Simmons's disability did not limit his achievements.

Vocabulary

  • Pivotal: Crucial to the story's development
  • Prosthetics: Artificial limbs used for movement.
  • Orthopedic: Related to the treatment of bones and joints.
  • Buoyant: Capable of floating on water.
  • Theatricality: The quality of being theatrical.
  • Polypropylene: A strong, lightweight type of plastic.
  • Naive: Unsophisticated or gullible.
  • Savvy: Skilled and knowledgeable.
  • Extraordinary: Exceptionally good or great.
  • Convenes: Meets to plan or discuss.
  • Accomplishment: The successful completion of a task.
  • Utterance: The act of speaking.
  • Pronouncement: An official declaration.

Central Idea (Main Idea)

  • Central Idea: Key concept or primary thought of a text
  • The idea is summarized or described
  • Definition: The central idea of a text is the most significant concept.
  • Example: If something tough stands in your way, keep pushing through
  • Bethany overcame her shark attack and returned to surfing.
  • Darrius Simmons's situation exemplifies that anything is possible regardless of disability.

Tone

  • Definition: the attitude a writer presents toward his/her subject or audience.
  • Tone is conveyed through the author's word choice and viewpoint.
  • Formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, cheerful, or respectful are some examples of tones.
  • The tone of "A Work in Progress" is informal, comical, and lighthearted.
  • This is conveyed through the author's use of informal language and humorous writing.

Informal Grammar

  • Definition: Casual language rules to connect with their audience.
  • Colloquial contractions: Two words combined in an informal manner. (Examples: gonna, wanna)
  • Informal transitions: Not proper grammar but are used to connect ideas. (Examples: Man I'm Like, So, But, or)
  • Introductory conjunctions: Starting sentences with conjunctions like "And," "But," or "So."

Humorous Writing

  • Definition: Intended to be humorous or cause laughter.
  • Types of humorous writing include hyperbole, absurdity, comic diction, and incongruity
  • Hyperbole: An exaggeration to emphasize a point.
  • Absurdity: A form of hyperbole that presents a situation as unnatural or absurd
  • Comic diction: Uses clever turns of phrase and humorous imagery for amusement.
  • Incongruity: When something is out of place, inappropriate, or unexpected for a situation.

Latin Prefixes

  • In-: Prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of" (e.g., visible/invisible).
  • Extra-: Prefix meaning "outside," "beyond," or "addition" (e.g., extravagant).
  • Uni-: Prefix meaning "one" (e.g., unicycle).

Explicit/Implicit

  • Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt.
  • Generalization: A general statement or concept obtained from specific cases..
  • Inference: An educated guess.
  • Implicit: Implied, though not plainly expressed.

Mood

  • Definition: The feeling or emotion evoked in the reader by a piece of writing
  • Mood is conveyed by word choice and imagery.
  • An example of mood creation in "The Girl Who Fell from the Sky" involves a sudden shift from daylight to night and lightning in a manner that creates suspense.

Figurative Language

  • Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as".
  • Metaphor: A comparison not using "like" or "as".
  • Personification: Giving human characteristics to non-human things..
  • Hyperbole: An intentional exaggeration.

Sensory Details/Imagery

  • Definition: Language that evokes an image and appeals to one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
  • Examples can include descriptions in "The Girl Who Fell from the Sky", like the deep roaring of the plane, creating a sensory experience for the reader.

"Young Tinkerer" - Vocabulary

  • Scarcity: The state where something is in short supply.
  • Attempts: The act of trying something.
  • Desire: A strong feeling of wanting something.

Narrative Pacing

  • Definition: The way an author shapes the flow of information in a text.
  • How much information readers receive and in what order is crucial in creating a specific effect on the reader.
  • Example: Starting with important and engaging information is essential to capture the reader's attention.

Character Traits

  • Direct characterization: Tells the reader directly what a character is like. (Example: The character is mean, kind, etc)
  • Indirect characterization: Gives clues about the character through actions, dialogue, and reactions of others, allowing the reader to infer the traits. (Example: The character acts in a way that suggests a tendency towards creativity.)

Direct Quote

  • Definition: Exact words from the subject or others with significant knowledge of the subject.

Elements of a Biography

  • Definition: Writing about another person's life and experiences, using various elements such as facts, descriptions and quotes.
  • Facts: Accurate data about the person and the context of their life.
  • Descriptions: Detailed account of experiences
  • Direct quotes: Exact words from the person themselves or close friends or family members.
  • Narrative pacing: The order information is shared to create interest and engagement

Generational Poetry

  • This is a type of poetry that reflects the thoughts, feelings, and circumstances of an entire generation.

Repetition

  • Definition: Repeated use of elements in writing such as sounds, words, phrases, or rhythms, in order to add emphasis or create musical effects..
  • Examples used in "Mother to Son", and "To James" to highlight specific aspects of the text.

Context Clues

  • Definition: Words and phrases that help the reader understand the meaning of unfamiliar words in a text.
  • Restatement: Rephrasing something so it is easier to understand
  • Synonym: Using a similar word to understand the meaning
  • Contrast: Using opposite terms to clarify context

Multiple-Meaning Words

  • Definition: Words that have different meanings, dependent on context.
  • Examples: Compromise has different connotations as a noun and a verb.

Connotation

  • Definition: The implied or associative meaning beyond a literal definition of a word
  • Example: "Household" has a neutral connotation, but "Home" suggests positive qualities such as warmth, comfort, and security to readers.

Denotation

  • Definition: The literal or dictionary-based meaning of a word.
  • Example: "Household" refers to a group of people living together, in a literal sense

Symbolism

  • Definition: The use of symbols to represent an aspect or an idea that goes beyond their literal meaning.
  • Example: In the poetry, a "crystal staircase" represents life's journey in a way that evokes specific imagery.

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