Layers of Meaning, POV & Perspective, and Fig. Lang. Review

When talking about the 'Layers of Meaning' we refer to a cake. It helps us visualize each 'layer' which is used to fully understand a text. Label each layer of the cake to the layer of meaning. Pretend we are cutting into the cake. What are the first layers we need to know to understand a text?

a

b

c

d

Mood: reader's feelings evoked

Literal level: What the words mean

Author's Purpose: the interpretation

Tone: The author's attitude

Tags

layers of meaning

Imagine you're reading a thrilling novel. The words leap off the page, painting a vivid picture of the adventure. These words, chosen by the author, reflect their attitude or viewpoint. What is this called?

• Author's Purpose

• Tone

• Literal Level

• Mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Coming of Age Experiences are ​ (a)   in ​ (b)   thinking to​ (c)   thinking.

There is a loss of ​ (d)   in favor of maturity.

• transitions
• childhood
• adulthood
• innocence
• obedience
• rebellion
• oportunitites
• relapses

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A Universal theme is a theme only one culture can identify with. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A universal theme is an idea that applies to anyone, anywhere, regardless of cultural differences.

Think of a theme that anyone can relate to.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

​ ​​ (a)   A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as. 

​ (b)   A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar.

• Simile
• Metaphor

Answer explanation

Metaphor uses is

Simile uses like or as

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the definition that refers to first person, second person, and third person.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

By definition, ________ in literature is the narrator's outlook or view on events, characters, and the world

• Tone

• Point of view

• Perspective

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Representing a thing or idea as a person in art, or literature.

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Imagery

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A brief, indirect reference to a well-known historical, cultural, literary, or political person, place, or event. (famous books, people, known worldwide, etc)

• Allusion

• Simile

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

• Allusion

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

Answer explanation

"Fair is foul and foul is fair.

Hover through the fog and filthy air"

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3