ELA 9-2 Review

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is the process by which the personality of a character is revealed through their speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and appearance.

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What is the inference equation?

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What I Read + What I Know (background knowledge; prior experiences from your life) = What I Infer

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which a writer reveals the personality of a character through specific details.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is an opinion crafted as a statement that answers a given question.

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What can be inferred from the statement 'I stuff all my little pets when they pass away'?

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The reader can infer that the Landlady used her taxidermy skills and stuffed the men.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization explicitly describes a character's traits, while indirect characterization reveals traits through actions, thoughts, and interactions.

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What role does background knowledge play in making inferences?

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Background knowledge provides context and personal experiences that help readers make informed inferences about the text.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue serves to reveal character relationships, advance the plot, and provide insight into characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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Setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the mood and context for the characters' actions.