Lit Terms 31-56

31. Dialect: the language of a particular district, class or group of persons; the sounds, grammar, and diction employed by people distinguished from others.

32. Dialectics: formal debates usually over the nature of truth.

33. Dichotomy: split or break between two opposing things.

34. Diction: the style of speaking or writing as reflected in the choice and use of words.

35. Didactic: having to do with the transmission of information; education.

36. Dogmatic: rigid in beliefs and principles.

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

38. Epic: a long narrative poem unified by a hero who reflects the customs, mores, and aspirations of his nation of race as he makes his way through legendary and historic exploits, usually over a long period of time (definition bordering on circumlocution).

39. Epigram: witty aphorism.

40. Epitaph: any brief inscription in prose or verse on a tombstone; a short formal poem of commemoration often a credo written by the person who wishes it to be on his tombstone.

41. Epithet: a short, descriptive name or phrase that  may insult someone’s character, characteristics

42. Euphemism: the use of an indirect, mild or vague word or expression for one thought to be coarse, offensive, or blunt.

43. Evocative (evocation): a calling forth of memories and sensations; the suggestion or production through artistry and imagination of a sense of reality.

44. Exposition: beginning of a story that sets forth facts, ideas, and/or characters, in a detailed explanation.

45. Expressionism: movement in art, literature, and music consisting of unrealistic   representation of an inner idea or feeling(s).

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

47. Fallacy: from Latin word “to deceive”, a false or misleading notion, belief, or argument; any kind of erroneous reasoning that makes arguments unsound.

48. Falling Action: part of the narrative or drama after the climax.

49. Farce: a boisterous comedy involving ludicrous action and dialogue.

50. Figurative Language: apt and imaginative language characterized by figures of speech (such as metaphor and simile).

51. Flashback: a narrative device that flashes back to prior events.

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

53. Folk Tale: story passed on by word of mouth.

54. 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.

55. Free Verse: verse without conventional metrical pattern, with irregular pattern or no rhyme.

56. Genre: a category or class of artistic endeavor having a particular form, technique, or content.

Literature Analysis

                                                          A Christmas Carol

GENERAL
1.The story is about a selfish and cold hearted man, named Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is visited by his dead partner's ghost who is weighed down by chains. The ghost tells him that he needs to change his ways or he could end up like him. He also tells Scrooge that he would be visited by three different spirits. Scrooge is then visited the Ghost of Christmas Past, who takes Scrooge through some of his old Christmases. He is then visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present, and is shown his nephew celebrating the Christmas eve. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows how people will be when he dies and how that no one will care or want to remember him. After these ghosts visits him, he becomes a changed man. He begins to be kind, caring, and generous to others.

2. In this story the theme was one of redemption. Scrooge was once a cold hearted character but after his journey with the third spirit he realizes that he must change his ways. He has the power to change his future (since it is not necessarily set in stone) and does. This implies to the reader that anyone, no matter how bad, can change their ways.

3. The tone switches depending on each scene and which characters are present. For example, scenes with Scrooge more than often have a vicious and cold tone.

 4. 1)Ambiguity
    2)Anachronism
    3) Anaphora
    4)Antithesis
    5)Flashback
    6)Irony
    7)Omniscient point of view



CHARACTERIZATION
1. Direct-
Scrooge when he is initially presented to us is done so with direct characterization (later followed by indirect characterization which elaborate the traits bluntly expressed to us).
Indirect-
- Ebenezer is depicted as a cold character by his reaction to his nephew’s “Merry Christmas!” with a “Bah! Humbug!”
-Scrooge is also indirectly characterized as selfish because he refuses to spend money for coal to heat his counting-house even though his clerk shivers in the front room.

2. There are a variety of ages in this story and with the younger generations diction is less advanced. Older generations also have a more flowery syntax. Scrooge in particular uses more negative diction which reflects his negative character. Other characters like the Cratchit family have a more pure use of diction which is heavily influenced by religion and God.

3. Scrooge is definitely a dynamic character. There is such a dramatic change in his character in the beginning of the book to the end. He changes from a selfish and unloving person, to a warm and kind human being. He is also a round character because he displays different traits throughout the whole story.

4. Yes, I did. Even though Scrooge's transformation was great and in such a short span of time, I feel like I could really connect with the character on a personal level. The story is one loved by all and is a great reminder to everyone that happiness is very important.

What's the Story

What I'm about to write is completely speculation and I have no idea if what I'm saying is true. I believe that Dickens wrote Great Expectations the time that he came from, it was very hard to change social classes and Dickens wanted to convey to the world a book where people can read about a boy who has a chance to change his stars. The way the that Pip is described and who he is, at least at the beginning of the book, has us all rooting for him to do well and succeed. Well pretty much the plot of this story and the tone, as well as syntax and diction, lead me to believe that this the reason why Dickens wrote the book. The plot and the other literary devices make the reader want Pip to excel and go on to be great.
"It was like striking out a horseshoe complete"- simile
"Wittles"- colloquialism
"Joe was a fair man, with curls of flaxen hair on each side of his smooth face, and with eyes of such a very undecided blue that they seemed to have somehow got mixed with their own whites"- Direct Characterizaion

Dickens Map

1) I do not really have a set plan for reading every night, but I do know that I will in fact finish the book by Monday. I just read how much I want whenever I want. I know that's not really a good plan, but I know that I can finish in time. I have read 150 pages in two days and if I keep that pace up I will be well on my way to finish and writing a review by Monday.

2) How does Dickens arouse our sympathies for certain characters?
http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/dickens/ge/pva107.html

Who is Pumblechook, and how does he get Pip into Satis House?
http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/dickens/ge/pva107.html

How do we know the bank notes come from the convict?
http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/dickens/ge/pva107.html

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?
https://sites.google.com/site/mrpipsgreatexpectations/essay-time

At the end of the book, Pip says to himself. I took her hand in mine, and we went out of the ruined place; and, as the morning mists had risen long ago when I first left the forge, so, the evening mists were rising now, and in all the broad expanse of tranquil light they showed to me, I saw no shadow of another parting from her. Sometimes the things we want most are the things we should not have. Pip has been in love with Estella for most of his life. In Great Expectations, Pip continues to pursue Estella even when it becomes destructive. Should Pip and Estella be together?
http://www.enotes.com/documents/great-expectations-ap-style-free-response-essay-85958


3) An essay question or AP type multiple choice questions would suffice in testing my knowledge on Great Expectations.

Lit Terms 6-30

6. Analysis: Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.

7. Anaphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

8. Anecdote: A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

9. Antagonist:A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary

10. Antithesis: contrary ideas expressed in a balanced sentence. It is the juxtaposition of two words, phrases, clauses, or sentences contrasted or opposed in meaning in such a way as to give emphasis to their contrasting ideas and give the effect of balance. This is a device often used in rhetoric.

11. Aphorism: A pithy observation that contains a general truth.

12. Apologia: A formal written defense of one's opinions or conduct.

13. Apostrophe: An exclamatory passage in a speech or poem addressed to a person (typically one who is dead or absent)

14. Argument:
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

15. Assumption: A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof: "they made certain assumptions about the market".

16. Audience: The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, etc.

17. Characterization: The means by which an author reveals their character

18. Chiasmus: A verbal pattern in which the second half of an expression is balanced against the first but with the parts reversed

19. Circumlocution: The use of many words where fewer would do, esp. in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.

20. Classicism: The following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature

21. Cliche: a phrase or situation overused within society.

22. Climax:The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.

23. Colloquialism: Slang words or informal way of speech

24. Comedy: A movie, play, or broadcast program intended to make an audience laugh.

25. Conflict: Struggle or problem in a story causing tension

26. Connotation: An idea or feeling that a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning

27. Contrast: where one item is thrown at another to prove clarity .

28. Denotation: Plain dictionary definition

29. Denouement:The final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are resolved.

30. Dialect: language or certain people distinguishing them from others.

Lit Terms 1-5

Abstract-refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images

Ad Hominem-In an argument, this is an attack on the person rather than on the opponent's ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning "against the man."
Allegory-a work that functions on a symbolic level.

Alliteration- the repetition of initial consonant sounds,"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."

Allusion-a reference contained in a work.- just a reference to some other person/piece/idea.

Spring Semester Plan 1

One of my biggest goals is to go to college and play Division I water polo then go on to hopefully be an assistant coach for water polo at a university and a physical therapist. These goals are something that I really want to do. I know it will take hard work and effort but the end result will be well worth the end result. I've learned that lesson first hand. These goals are definitely attainable and only need hard work to seems these dreams and goals become a reality. I'm excited to see what challenges life may bring. These goals can all be accomplished within 5-6 years.

AP Prep Post 1: Siddhartha

1.What the symbol reveals to Siddhartha (both character and theme) about the unity of all beings.
 Leads to his final epiphany and enlightenment. The river is a river, but it is also the connection of all
 creatures great, small, friend, and foe. Only when we realize that everyone we encounter in life is a
necessary part of our journey and someone to learn from will we achieve our own personal enlightenment.

jneff.wikispaces.com/.../Open+Question+Practice+Activity.doc


2. What purpose does self-denial serve in Siddhartha? What about self-indulgence?

 http://www.shmoop.com/siddhartha/questions.html

3. How essential is the setting? Could the novel have taken place anywhere else?

(http://classiclit.about.com/od/Siddhartha-H-Hesse/a/Siddhartha-Questions-For-Study-And-Discussion.htm)


4. Identify a symbol, metaphor, motif etc. that prominently influences Siddhartha's progression as a character.

 (http://www.gradesaver.com/siddhartha/q-and-a/)


5.What is the significance of the name Siddhartha?

  http://docsfiles.com/pdf_siddhartha_study_questions_part_one.html

I honestly don't remember much from Siddhartha. I swear I did read it though. It seems like for most of these questions you would have to need a pretty in depth knowledge of the book and a true understanding of what the author is trying to relay to the readers. It's nothing I haven't seen before though. Just a little brushing up on some of the finer points on skills needed for the AP Exam and I should be fine. I am not unduly worried. Lots of practice AP tests and such would be helpful to me.