Elements of Fiction |
Drama: The Lottery |
Diction
Style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. Also known as "authorial voice". Diction may be formal/informal, elevated, colloquial, etc. e.g.: elevated and formal = "We will access the tumor in frontal lobe of your cranium by incising via the frontal bone" VS informal and colloquial = "We gonna cut open yer head 'n rip that sucker right out." Figurative Language
Any figure of speech which depends on a non-literal meaning of some or all of the words used. There are many types of figurative language, including literary devices such as simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, idioms, onomatopoeia, etc. Imagery
Imagery, or "sensory language", is a description that appeals to one or more our five senses. When a writer attempts to describe something so that it appeals to our sense of smell, sight, taste, touch, or hearing. Syntax
Tone & Mood
Tone and mood are often confused, so now would be a good time to make sure you understand the difference between the two. Tone is the author's attitude toward a subject, the author's tone of voice or the way they would say the words. Mood is how we are made to feel as readers, or the emotion the author evokes in the reader. Assignments |
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Introductory Questions to Ponder/Discuss:
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A very ummm "different" film adaptation of the story. We'll use this, but do NOT use it as a substitute for reading the story as it alters the story completely.
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Consider cultural rites & rites of passage. What are the meanings/implications of shaving? Of shaving another?
There are specific stages/circumstances when another person takes care of the basic hygiene of others....discuss. What is the topic of the story? The theme? This story is rife with symbolism about age, time, seasons. What symbols do you see and what do they. How do these affect tone/mood and help the author communicate the theme? |
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