Literary terms 83-108

Omniscient Point of View- knowing all things, usually the third person
Onomatopoeia- whose of a word whose sound in some degree imitates or suggests its meaning
Oxymoron- a figure of speech in which two contradicting words or phrases are combined to produce a rhetorical effect by means of a concise paradox
Pacing- rate of movement; tempo
Parable- a story designed to convey some religious principle, moral lesson, or general truth
Paradox- a statement apparently self-contradictory or absurd but really containing a possible truth; an opinion contrary to generally accepted ideas
Parallelism- the principle in sentence structure that states elements of equal function should have equal form
Parody- an imitation of mimicking of a composition or of the style of a well-known artist
Pathos- the ability in literature to call forth feelings of pity, compassion, and/or sadness
Pedantry- a display of learning for its own sake
Personification- a figure of speech attributing human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas
Plot- a plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose
Poignant- eliciting sorrow or sentiment
Point of View- the attitude unifying any oral or written argument; in description, the physical point from which the observer views what he is describing
Postmodernism- literature characterized by experimentation, irony, nontraditional forms, multiple meanings, playfulness and a blurred boundary between real and imaginary
Prose- the ordinary form of spoken and written language; language that doesn't have a regular rhyme pattern
Protagonist- the central character in a work of fiction; opposes antagonist
Pun- play on words; the humorous use of a word emphasizing different meanings or applications
Purpose- the intended result wished by an author
Realism- writing about the ordinary aspects of life in a straightforward manner to reflect life as it actually is
Refrain- a phrase or verse recurring at intervals in a poem or song; chorus
Requiem- any chant, dirge, hymn or musical service for the dead
Resolution- point in a literary work at which the chief dramatic complication is worked out
Restatement- idea repeated for emphasis
Rhetoric-  use of language, both written and verbal in order to persuade
Rhetorical Question- question suggesting its own answer or not requiring an answer; used in argument or persuasion
Rising Action- plot build up, caused by conflict and complication, advancement towards climax

Literary terms 57-82

Gothic Tale- a style in literature characterized by gloomy settings, violent or grotesque action, and a mood of decay
Hyperbole- an exaggerated statement often used as a figure of speech or to prove a point
Imagery- figures of speech or vivid descriptions conveying images through any of the senses
Implication- a meaning or understanding that's to be arrive at by the reader but that is not fully and explicitly stated by the author
Incongruity- The deliberate joining of opposite or of elements that aren't appropriate to each other
Inference- a judgement or conclusion based on evidence presented; the forming of an opinion which possesses some degree of probability according to facts already available
Irony- a contrast between what's said and what's meant or what's expected to happen and what actually happens or what's thought to be happening and what's actually happening
Interior Monologue- a form of writing that represents inner thoughts of a character, recording of internal, emotional experiences of an individual
Inversion- words out of order for emphasis
Juxtaposition- the intentional placement of a word, phrase or sentences of paragraph to contrast with another
Lyric- a poem having musical form and quality; short outburst of the author's innermost thoughts and feelings
Magical Realism- a genre developed in Latin American which juxtaposes the everyday with the magical
Metaphor- an analogy that compares two different things imaginatively
Extended- a metaphor that's extended or developed as far as the writer wants to take it
Controlling- a metaphor that runs throughout the piece of work
Mixed- a metaphor that ineffectively blends two or more analogies
Metonymy- literally name changing a device of figurative language in which the name of an attribute is substituted for the usual name of a thing
Mode of Discourse- argument, narration, description, and exposition
Modernism- literary movement characterized by stylistic experimentation, rejection of tradition, interest in symbolism and psychology
Monologue- an extended speech by a character in a play, short story, novel or narrative poem
Mood- the predominating atmosphere evoke by a literary piece
Motif- a recurring feature in a piece of literature
Myth- a story, often about immortals, and sometimes connected with religious rituals, that attempts to give meaning to the mysteries of the world
Narrative- a story or description of events
Narrator- one who narrates or tells a story
Naturalism- an extreme form of realism
Novelette/Novella- short story; short prose narrative, often satirical

What's the story?

"What is it that makes you want to write songs? In a way you want to stretch yourself into other people's hearts. You want to plant yourself there, or at least get a resonance, where other people become a bigger instrument than the one you're playing. It becomes almost an obsession to touch other people. To write a song that is remembered and taken to heart is a connection, a touching of bases. A thread that runs through all of us. A stab to the heart. Sometimes I think songwriting is about tightening the heartstrings as much as possible without bringing on a heart attack." -Keith Richards

Why did Charles Dickens write the novel you're reading/reviewing? What in your analysis of literary techniques led you to this conclusion? (Make sure to include textual support illustrating Dickens' use of at least three techniques we've studied/discussed this year.)

Charles Dickens wrote the novel to explain his views on society and social status to society. Dickens take advantage of literary devices like allusion,  characterization, and foils to better establish the theme and characters within the story. He adds personal touches to the piece the display his own life. The main lesson I noticed was that despite the many foils, everyone shares one thing in common, their imperfections  Dickens does a great job in creating the characters how real people are, which makes me think that the characters might be inspired by real people in the author's personal live.

Literary Terms 31-56

Dialect:
A particular language spoken in a particular region, race, or social group.

Dialectics:
A rationale or dialectic materialism based through on change through conflict or opposing forces.

Dichotomy:
Split between two opposing things.

Diction:
One's style of speaking or writing.


Didactic:
Having to do with the transmission of information.

Dogmatic:
Rigid in beliefs and principles.

Elegy:
A mournful, melancholy, poem especially a funeral song or lament for the dead, sometimes contains
general reflections on death, often with rural or pastoral setting.

Epic:
A long narrative poem unified by the hero who reflects the customs, mores, aspiraitions, of his nation of race as he makes his way through legendary an historic exploits over long periods of time.

Epigram:
Witty aphorism.

“

Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience deceptive, judgment difficult.

”

Epitaph:
Any brief inscription or prose in verse on a tombstone; a short formal poem of commemoration.

Epithet:
A short, descriptive name or phrase, that may insult someone's character.


Euphemism:
The use of indirect, wild or vague word or expression for one thought to be coarse,  offensive, or blunt.

Exposition:
Beginning of a story that sets forth facts and ideas.

In The Faults in our Stars, Hazel introduces her life as a young girl who has cancer and who is very depressed, she gives us more information as the beginning progresses. 

Expressionism:
Movement in art, literature, or music consisting of unrealistic representation of an inner idea or feelings.

Fable:
A short, simple, story usually with animals as characters, designed to teach a moral truth.

Fallacy:
From the Latin word, "to deceive", a false or misleading notion, belief, or argument; any kind of erroneous reasoning that makes arguments unsound.

Falling Action:
Part of narrative or drama after the climax.

Farce: 
A boisterous comedy involving ludicrous language and dialogue.

Figurative Language:
Apt and imaginative language characterized by figures of speech.

Flashback:
A narrative device that flashes back to prior events.

Foil:
A person or thing that, by contrast, makes another seem better or more prominent.

In Jane Erye, Bertha is Jane's Foil.  

Folk Tale:
Story passed one by word of mouth.

Foreshadowing:
In fiction and drama, a device to prepare the reader for the outcome of the action; "planning" to make the outcome convincing, though not to give it away.

Free Verse:
Verse without conventional metrical pattern, with irregular pattern or rhyme.

Genre:
A category or class of artistic endeavor having a particular form, technique, or form

Kudos to Valerie Gonzalez

Lecture Notes

Dicken's Map

1) your reading schedule to complete your reading/review of the book by Monday, Feb. 4
Because I will be gone for a week, I intend to read the remainder of  the book on the plane ride on the way to and from my destination, as well as on car rides. 
I plan on reading the book by February 4th by reading it in my free time and before bed, devoting atleast ten minutes a day.

 2) five AP questions (with source URLs) that you intend to be able to answer by the time you finish.
What was Pip hoping to get from Miss Havisham and what does he really get?

Why does Pip lie about his experience at Miss Havisham’s? 

What person reappears in London?

Who is the real source of his fortune and who did he think it was from?

 3) how you think you should be tested on these ideas, and/or how you intend to demonstrate your expertise on your blog. 
Essay Question 1:In the original ending of Great Expectations, Pip sees Estella in London in the company of her husband and her children. Dickens was advised by a close friend that this was not how readers would want the story to end, so the ending was changed to the now published ending. Evaluate the purpose behind Charles Dickens' original ending. Which ending completes the story more fully? Which ending makes the most sense to you as the reader, and which ending most efficiently potrays the key themes of the novel? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Question 2:Miss Havisham is heart broken and left in a disarry on her wedding day when her fiance leaves her at the alter.  Coincidently this "fience" is none other than Compeyson.  In her rage at this situation Miss Havisham adopts Estella to use her to get back at men.  Do you think that this justifies how Estella acts or is her manner just naturally how she is? Do you believe that Miss Havisham has the right to corrupt someone elses life and use them for her own selfish purposes?

Smart Goals

My smart goals include furthering my education after high school at an accredited university. I'd like to pursue a career in agriculture studying Agricultural Business in the fall of 2013. I plan to make these goals a reality by getting good grades, applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid.