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| Outcomes | Key concepts |
| Requirements | Figurative language |
| Narrative technique | Metaphor & simile |
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Narrative technique - free
Have you ever read a story of which you already knew the ending? Why can such a story still be enjoyable? Often times, how a story is told is more important that... more»
Metaphor & simile - free
Writers often use analogy to convey their message. An analogy is the comparison of two things. In language, we do this through metaphor or simile. By focusing on a writer's use of metaphor... more»
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Writers appeal to our senses through the use of imagery. Mistakenly, we often think of imagery as a poetic device that appeals to our sense of sight. Imagery, however, can appeal to... more»
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The exposition of a story is its starting point. The opening lines of a novel, the initial scene of a play or the opening shot of a movie all set the mood... more»
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Diction is a rather difficult concept to define, but one you need to be able to discuss in textual analysis. Diction is the writer's choice of vocabulary, use of verb tense and... more»
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In the previous activity on characterization (Characterization 1), we asked ourselves how writers develop a character through dialogue, action and narration. Rather than focusing on how writers construct characters, we will ask... more»
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