Say, what? Why writers say what they do and how literary devices contribute to writing and meaning

English 101 Introductory, underclassman English course (9th and 10th grade) Introductory, underclassman English course (9th and 10th grade)

Every student should be able to utilize literary devices and understand how it impacts writing.  Define literary elements, techniques, and terms.  Identify literary elements, techniques, and terms in assigned readings.  Use literary elements, techniques, and terms in writing assignments.  Define literary elements, techniques, and terms.  Identify literary elements, techniques, and terms in assigned readings.  Use literary elements, techniques, and terms in writing assignments. PURPOSE : To be able to identity, understand, and use literary elements, literary techniques, and literary terms in writing. OBJECTIVES:

Concepts to become familiar with Literary Devices An aspect of literature that expresses an idea through language and allows for interpretation by the audience. Literary Elements Particular aspects that all pieces of literature contain; what makes up the work. Literary Techniques Choices in language a writer makes to influence the readers’ interpretation of a work. Literary Terms The actual “names” or words we use to describe literary devices.

What does it all mean? image ry allitera tion metap hor exposit ion simile conflic t characteriz ation foreshadow ing satire

Literary terms to be familiar with  Exposition: generally the beginning of a story; the writer presents the reader with background information, such as the setting and mood; it is usually in the exposition that the writer presents the conflict, or an incident that incites action  Theme: the underlying message of a work; what the writer is trying to say  Tone: the voice the writer uses in a work; how the writer says what he/she says  Exposition: generally the beginning of a story; the writer presents the reader with background information, such as the setting and mood; it is usually in the exposition that the writer presents the conflict, or an incident that incites action  Theme: the underlying message of a work; what the writer is trying to say  Tone: the voice the writer uses in a work; how the writer says what he/she says Literary Elements

MORE Literary terms to be familiar with  Conflict: struggle between two (or more) opposing forces, which drives the action of the story  Mood: the emotions and atmosphere a writer creates for his/her story  Point-of-view: the perspective in which a story is told  Conflict: struggle between two (or more) opposing forces, which drives the action of the story  Mood: the emotions and atmosphere a writer creates for his/her story  Point-of-view: the perspective in which a story is told Literary Elements (cont’d)

MORE Literary terms to be familiar with  Characterization: how a writer describes characters, including how much they are developed and what the reader comes to learn about them  Irony: when something a writer says or does in a story turns out not to be what was meant to be said or happen  Foreshadowing: when the writer provides the reader with hints, whether it be blatant, like clues in a mystery novel, or subtle, like the mood of a play, or a description of the weather  Characterization: how a writer describes characters, including how much they are developed and what the reader comes to learn about them  Irony: when something a writer says or does in a story turns out not to be what was meant to be said or happen  Foreshadowing: when the writer provides the reader with hints, whether it be blatant, like clues in a mystery novel, or subtle, like the mood of a play, or a description of the weather Literary Techniques

MORE Literary terms to be familiar with  Figurative Language: language writes use to describe and explain things regular words and expressions cannot  Symbolism: ideas writers use to represent something other than what they are presenting to readers on the surface  Imagery: language that appeals to the senses  Figurative Language: language writes use to describe and explain things regular words and expressions cannot  Symbolism: ideas writers use to represent something other than what they are presenting to readers on the surface  Imagery: language that appeals to the senses Literary Techniques (cont’d)

What is a literary element? A literary element refers to a particular aspect that all pieces of literature contain, such as an exposition or a theme. They make up the work as a whole. Important literary elements to become familiar with: tone, conflict, mood, and point-of-view. A literary element refers to a particular aspect that all pieces of literature contain, such as an exposition or a theme. They make up the work as a whole. Important literary elements to become familiar with: tone, conflict, mood, and point-of-view.

How can you identify a literary element? Can you come up with examples from the text? Provide an example of one of the following literary elements: Exposition Theme Tone Conflict Mood Point-of-view Can you come up with examples from the text? Provide an example of one of the following literary elements: Exposition Theme Tone Conflict Mood Point-of-view

How do you use a literary element? Come up with your own sentences to illustrate one of the following literary elements (you may not use the one you used in the last question): Exposition Theme Tone Conflict Mood Point-of-view Come up with your own sentences to illustrate one of the following literary elements (you may not use the one you used in the last question): Exposition Theme Tone Conflict Mood Point-of-view

What is a literary technique? Choices in language a writer makes to influence the readers’ interpretation of a work. By using different literary techniques, a writer can manipulate how readers interpret his/her message.

How do you identify a literary technique? Can you show examples from the text? Provide an example of two of the following: Characterization Irony Foreshadowing Figurative Language Symbolism Imagery Can you show examples from the text? Provide an example of two of the following: Characterization Irony Foreshadowing Figurative Language Symbolism Imagery

How do you use a literary technique? Come up with your own sentence to illustrate two of the following literary techniques (you may not use the two you used in the previous question): Characterization Irony Foreshadowing Figurative Language Symbolism Imagery Come up with your own sentence to illustrate two of the following literary techniques (you may not use the two you used in the previous question): Characterization Irony Foreshadowing Figurative Language Symbolism Imagery

So … what’s the point? Why do writer’s use literary devices? Writer’s use literary devices to convey thoughts and ideas that normal, everyday language wouldn’t allow them to convey. In this way, they can add layers of meaning to their writing. Why do writer’s use literary devices? Writer’s use literary devices to convey thoughts and ideas that normal, everyday language wouldn’t allow them to convey. In this way, they can add layers of meaning to their writing.

So … what’s the point? But, why should we care? Even if you’re not a writer, you should be aware as a reader that there is almost always a second meaning to writers’ thoughts. In order to understand these meanings, you need to be aware of techniques writers use to convey them. But, why should we care? Even if you’re not a writer, you should be aware as a reader that there is almost always a second meaning to writers’ thoughts. In order to understand these meanings, you need to be aware of techniques writers use to convey them.