Unit 5 E4, T1: Studying Literary Texts: 9/22-26 LL U5 E4 (M

Open Ended

SHOW WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW!

Please explain (in YOUR OWN words) why studying literary texts is important for understanding language and culture?

Open Ended

Compare how word choice affects the tone and mood in the two examples provided (scary story vs. marching band story).

Remember: tone = author's attitude AND mood = how the reader should feel

Multiple Choice

How does Jane Austen's choice of the word "fine" to describe Elizabeth's eyes impact the reader?

• It conveys admiration and emphasizes the beauty of her eyes.

• It creates a sense of mystery about Elizabeth's character.
• It creates a vague impression of her character.

• It suggests indifference towards Elizabeth's appearance.

Multiple Select

What does the phrase "fourscore and seven years ago" imply in Lincoln's Gettysburg Address? Choose all that apply.

• It is a reference to 87 years earlier, when the United States was founded.

• It refers to a time 100 years ago, indicating the end of the Civil War.
• It is an outdated expression.

• It adds a poetic tone to the speech.

Multiple Choice

What is one way suggested in the video to improve vocabulary?

• Replace workhorse words with more descriptive vocabulary.

• Memorize a list of difficult words.
• Use a thesaurus to replace common words.

Word choice includes words with
positive and negative connotations that affect the
tone and mood of a story

Last week, we discussed positive and negative connotations in explanatory text. We find this in literary text as well!

Consider the words "confident" and "arrogant."
Both describe someone’s attitude, but one has a positive connotation, and the other has a negative one.

Multiple Choice

The ad described the house as small and cozy. But when the Davenports pulled into the driveway, they were disappointed at the ______________ which stood before them.

• home

• shack

• mansion

• residence

Multiple Choice

Our annoying neighbors watch every move we make. They're just so __________________.

• curious

• nosy

• helpful

• aware

Multiple Choice

William wanted to be honest but still impress his girlfriend. So he told her that the fancy necklace he gave her was _________________________.

• inexpensive

• cheap

• free

• stolen

Details are implied or suggested but not directly stated. You need to read between the lines or use clues from the text to understand these details.

Example: Maria clenched her fists and stared at the broken window. Her breath came fast, and tears welled up in her eyes.

• Maria is angry or upset (implied by clenched fists and tears).

• Something upsetting or shocking happened involving the broken window.

• She might be feeling scared or frustrated.

​Implicit:

Details are clearly stated by the author. You can find these details directly in the text without needing to infer or guess.

Example: Maria clenched her fists and stared at the broken window. Her breath came fast, and tears welled up in her eyes.

• Maria clenched her fists.

• There is a broken window.

• Maria’s breath was fast.

• Tears were in her eyes

​Explicit:

Explicit vs. Implicit Details in a literary text:

Multiple Choice

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3 - the chocolate truffles, or the jelly beans?

Which of the following is implicit in the passage?

• I walked in the door

• There were beautiful colors and smells

• I am in a candy shop

• I like jelly beans better than chocolate truffles

Multiple Choice

Another way of thinking about implicit information would be to compare it to what?

• Predicting
• Drawing conclusions
• Inferencing
• Guessing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between implicit and explicit details in a literary text?

• Implicit details are suggested or implied, while explicit details are clearly stated.

• Implicit details are always factual, while explicit details are always opinions.

• Implicit details are found only in poetry, while explicit details are found only in prose.

• Implicit details are more important than explicit details in all texts.

Poll

How confident do you feel about the topics we covered today?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident; I have a question or two.

• Not confident...help!

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