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English Language Arts Level 7 #22 Ms. Walker. Today’s Objectives. Learn new Latin root words Definitions of Poetic Terms Introduction to Rhyme Scheme Introduction to Meter. Latin Root Words. AQUA water DECEM ten MAGNUS great PHONE sound, voice. Aquarium , aquatic, aqueduct
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Today’s Objectives Learn new Latin root words Definitions of Poetic Terms Introduction to Rhyme Scheme Introduction to Meter
Latin Root Words AQUA water DECEM ten MAGNUS great PHONE sound, voice Aquarium, aquatic, aqueduct Decade, decimal, decimate Magnificent, magnify, magnanimity Telephone, phonics
Poetry Defined Definition: Poetry is words expressed through meaning,sound, and rhythmic language choices so as to evoke an emotional response. Poetry often uses meter and rhyme, but this is by no means necessary.
How to Read a Poem Read with a pencil in hand. 1. Mark difficult or confusing words, lines, and passages. 2. Read through the poem, several times if you can, both silently and aloud.
How to Read a Poem Examine the basic subject of the poem. Consider the title of the poem carefully. Does the title give you clues as to the main idea?
How to Read a Poem Consider the context of the poem. 1. Are there any allusions to other literary or historical figures or events? 2. What do you know about this poet?
How to Read a Poem Study the form of the poem. Consider sound and rhythm of the poem. Is there a metrical pattern? If so, how regular is it? Does the poet use rhyme?
How to Read a Poem Look at the word choice of the poem. 1. One way to see the action in a poem is to list all its verbs. 2. Does the poet use figurative language?
How to Read a Poem Finishing Up… Ask, finally, about the poem, "So what?" What does it do? What does it say? What is its purpose?
Literary Devices Handout Take out your “Literary Devices” handout and follow along as we discuss the different techniques authors/poets use to convey their message to you.
Allusion A reference to a historical figure, place, or event.
ALLUSION The teams competed in a David and Goliath struggle.
Analogy A broad comparison between two basically different things that have some points in common.
Simile A direct comparison between two basically different things. A simile is introduced by the words “like” or “as”.
Simile My love is like a red, red rose.
Metaphor An implied comparison between two basically different things. Is not introduced with the words “like” or “as”.
Metaphor His eyes were daggers that cut right through me.
Hyperbole A great exaggeration to emphasize strong feeling.
Hyperbole I will love you until all the seas go dry.
Personification Human characteristics are given to non-human animals, objects, or ideas.
Personification My stereo walked out of my car.
Foreshadowing Hints given to the reader of what is to come.
Foreshadowing “The stalwart hero was doomed to suffer the destined end of his days.”
Imagery The use of concrete details that appeal to the five senses.
Imagery Cold, wet leaves floating on moss-colored water.
Irony A contrast between what is said and what is meant. Also, when things turn out different than what is expected.
Irony “I worked ten years and paid 36,000 francs to replace your diamond necklace.” “My dear, that necklace was a fake.”
Mood The overall atmosphere or prevailing emotional feeling of a work.
Mood It had rained in thundering sheets every afternoon that summer.
Plot A series of events that present and resolve a conflict. The story being told.
Plot The plot of “The Black Cat” is a man is doomed by his own cruelty.
Point of View The vantage point from which an author presents the action in a work.
1st person-told by a character in the story. Uses “I or me” 3rd person-story told by someone not participating in the plot. “he, she, they”
Setting The time (both the time of day and period in history) and place in which the action of a literary work takes place.
Setting It was a cold and dreary night. The sounds of nature were eerily silent.
Alliteration The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words.
Alliteration “Swiftly, swiftly sailed the ship”
Onomatopoeia The use of words whose sounds suggest the sounds made by objects or activities.
Onomatopoeia The wheels of the train went clicketyclack.
Symbol/Symbolism Something concrete, such as an object, action, character, or scene that stands for something abstract such as a concept or an idea.
Symbol/Symbolism “She plaited a long red love knot into her long black hair.” In this case the use of the color “red” symbolizes blood.
Theme The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.
Theme “Nothing is as it seems.”
Rhyme Scheme How to determine the rhyme scheme of a poem: Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyming words in a poem. The rhyme scheme of a poem is indicated by using different letters of the alphabet for each new rhyme.
A Simple Rhyme Scheme Roses are red, violets are blue. Sugar is sweet, but not like you. The violets fade, the roses fall; But you get sweeter, all in all. A A B B
Roses Are Red As sure as the grass grows around the stump, You are my darling Sugar Lump. When the sun don’t shine, the day is cold, My love for you never gets old. C C D D
