1. Day 34 – Irony, POV, and DO,IO,PN,PA

2. Objectives 1.Identify and Understand Direct Objects, Indirect Objects, Predicate Nominative, and Predicate Adjectives 2.Understand and analyze irony in literature Homework: LOTF essay due Thursday 10/15- Must submit to turnitin.com Study Literary terms Midterm review list posted on Wiki

3. Warm Up 1. The sun gave the mountains a purple glow. 2. Bathed in purple light, Isakson kicked the ball towards Ira’s head. 3. The terrifying experience taught Ira lessons about life.

4. The Necklace Complete a graphic organizer using information from “The Necklace”

6. Figurative language Whenever you are describing something by comparing it to something else, you are using figurative language

7. Simile and metaphor Simile-> comparing one thing to another by using “like” or “as”. Ex: You jump from tree to tree like a squirrel. Metaphor-> comparing one thing to another without using “like” or “as”. Ex: You are a so agile! You are a squirrel.

8. Personification and hyperbole Personification-> giving non-human things the characteristics of a human. Ex: the dog yelled, “I’m hungry!” Hyperbole -> a gross exaggeration that is not believable. Ex: I’m so hungry that I could eat a horse!

9. Onomatopoeia and Alliteration Onomatopoeia -> the use of a word to imitate the natural sound made by an object. Ex: Bang! The door slammed shut. Alliteration -> The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group of sounds in a series of words. Ex -> She sells sea shells by the seashore.

10. Direct Objects  Must follow an action verb  Will answer the question “Who?” or “What?” How to Find: 1. Eliminate all prepositional phrases and infinitive phrases. 2. Ask “who?” or “what?” after the verb 3. Circle and label the DO * may be compound Indirect Objects  Must follow an action verb  Must come before a direct object How to Find: 1. Eliminate all prepositional phrases and infinitive phrases. 2. Ask “who?” or “what?” after the verb 3. Circle and label the DO * may be compound 4. Ask if anyone or anything receives the DO. If so, that someone or something is the IO. Examples: You gave me a dollar. Aunt Susan knit us socks and sweaters.

11. Predicate Adjectives (PA) and Predicate Nominatives (PN) * must follow a linking verb * describe (P_A__) or rename (P_N__) the subject How to find: 1. Eliminate all prepositional phrases and infinitive phrases. 2. Ask “who?” or “what?” after the verb 3.Circle and label the PA or PN * may be compound Examples: The coach is Mr. Bugsby. He is tough on the football field.

12. 1. The living room was dark for the surprise party. 2. Valerie is the treasurer of the freshman class. 3. Jennifer loaned Brianna five dollars. 4. The blueberry muffin tastes stale. 5. Nathan bought his girlfriend an engagement ring.

13. 6. He will be a candidate for Congress. 7. The stagehand collected the props after the play. 8. Claudine applauded the winner after losing the class election. 9. We felt embarrassed by the bad language in the movie. 10. Everyone has received an invitation to the graduation party.

14. 11. Alice wrote her pen pal a detailed letter every month. 12. The old pirate showed the young boy a treasure map. 13. My mom grew upset after seeing my report card. 14. Betty recently toured Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. 15. Mr. Davis is grouchy and rude.

15. 16. Irene baked Harold a delicious cake for his birthday. 17. Lisa’s hair has been both long and short. 18. Robert refused Milly her request. 19. Science is the best subject in high school. 20. Excuses are lame.

16. NARRATIVE POINT OF VIEW

17.  Definition: The perspective in which the author writes/speaks.  This is the position from which the author listens in and recounts the story. Depending on their vantage point, the author will know more or less information.

18. TYPES OF NARRATIVE POINT OF VIEW 1.First Person 2.Third Person Limited 3.Third Person Omniscient 4.Third Person Objective

19. FIRST PERSON The narrator is a character in the story. You only get their view of the events in the story and only their thoughts. The narrator doesn’t have to be a major character. The reader must question the reliability/trustworthiness of the narrator.

20. THIRD PERSON LIMITED The narrator has a view of a single character. They know the thoughts of that character but no others. Can be a major or minor character. This is an inside view of one character.

21. THIRD PERSON OMNISCIENT Omniscient = The narrator knows all. The narrator knows the thoughts, feelings, and actions of any character. They are also aware of what is going on in the world.

22. THIRD PERSON OBJECTIVE The events of the story are told through a narrator who doesn’t know the thoughts of any character. “Facts” of the story as told by an observer. This is a “Camera View” as the reader is viewing the actions of the story but must infer the thoughts/meanings present. This is like watching a movie or play.

23. HOW CAN YOU TELL? Answer these questions about a story: 1.Who tells the story? 2.How much does the narrator know? 3.How far does the narrator look inside the characters and report their thoughts and feelings? 4.Does the narrator strike you as reliable? 5.What effect is gained by the narrator? How does the POV shape the theme?

24. GROUP ACTIVITY Pick a story: The Story of an Hour The Scarlet Ibis The Necklace Answer the 5 questions concerning finding POV. Identify what POV it utilizes. You must write it down.

25. Closure 3-2-1 Write three things you learned about irony List two examples of irony in LotF. Write one question you still have about irony.