1. Getting Ready for the EOC

2. Connotation and Denotation
Connotation refers to the variety of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them.
Denotation is the precise, literal definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.
In short:
CONNotation= CONNections (what we imagine when we hear the word)
DEnotation= DEfinitions (the dictionary definition)

3. Some practice with connotations and denotations
Unattractive, plain, dull, ugly.
What is the denotation of each of these words?
Of the four, which word is the most positive representation?
Which has the most negative association for you? Why?
If they each have the same DENOTATION (and they do), how can they create such differing associations?

4. Inference
An inference is an educated guess based on prior knowledge or provided details.
When you INFER information about the literature you read, you make some assumptions based on context clues.

5. Figurative language
Allusion- a reference to something easily recognizable. “The house reminded us of the White House because it was so large and impressive.”
Oxymoron- deliberate combination of seemingly contradictory words “bittersweet”
Idiom- group of words whose meaning is different from the ordinary meaning of the words. Ex. Telling someone to put a lid on it means to be quiet.
paradox- a seemingly contradictory or absurd statement that may nonetheless suggest an important truth.

6. Plot points to remember
Someone tell me the 5 elements of a plot.
Dynamic characters- characters that experience a change during a story.
Static Characters- Stay the same throughout the entire story.
Mood- the atmosphere or emotional condition created by the piece, within the setting.
Tone- the attitude the writer takes toward the subject. The language and details the writer chooses help to create the tone, which may be angry, bitter, playful, etc.

7. Irony
Dramatic irony- The audience or reader is aware of something important, of which the characters in the story are not aware.
Situational irony- Where an event occurs which is unexpected, in the sense that it is somehow in absurd or mocking opposition to what would be expected or appropriate.
Verbal irony- What is actually said and what it means are two different things.

8. Comparatives and Superlatives
Comparatives- compare two things, -er; Ex. He is better at writing that she is.
Superlative- compares three or more things, -est; He is the best writer in the class.
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9. Diction Diction= Word choice Depends on topic and format.
Formal to Informal
Repetition to create emphasis
Descriptive to add mood.

10. Theme Special insight about life/message
Bravery is courage in the face of danger.
Loyalty means being faithful.
Friendship often means valuing a relationship over personal gain.
Loneliness often involves the pains of being on one’s own.
Love is blind.

11. Genres: Types of Literary Works
Fiction- imaginary stories.
Novel, novella, short story
Nonfiction- factual.
Textbooks, newspaper articles, manuals
Dramas- stories written to be performed
Poetry- short lines in stanza