1. Add to your Note Cards under the “Literary Terms” Section
Day #3 Monday, 3 Jan.

2. Terms
Stated Theme
A central message or insight into life revealed through a literary work that is directly expressed (stated) in the work.

3. Ex. #1: In your personal narrative, when you conclude with, “I learned that …”
Ex. #2: Anthem: “To be free, a man must be free of his brothers.”

4. Terms
Implied Theme
A central message or insight into life that is revealed through a literary work, but not stated directly.
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5. Ex. #1: Harrison Bergeron: A moment of excellence is better than a lifetime of average.
Ex. #2: Anthem: The individual is more important than the collective.
Ex. #3: The Wife’s Story: Things are not always as they appear.

6. The writer’s distinctive “sound” or way of “speaking” on the page.
Terms
Voice
The writer’s distinctive “sound” or way of “speaking” on the page.
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7. Voice is related to such elements as:
Word Choice
Sentence Structure
Tone
It is similar to an individual’s speech style
Can be described in the same way:
Fast
Slow
Blunt
Meandering
Breathless
Voice resembles Style
Author’s typical way of writing
Voice can be changed from work to work (style stays the same)

8. Terms
Diction
An author’s choice of words, especially with regard to range of vocabulary, use of slang, and level of formality.
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9. Ex. #1: In “The Wife’s Story” her language is a little “off,” suggesting a local dialect or slang
Ex. #2: The use of “We” in Anthem emphasizes that everyone must be the same.
Ex. #3: The bland dialogue in “Harrison Bergeron” suggests boredom. Also, Hazel’s limited vocabulary indicates below-average intelligence.