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ELA 7B - Unit 9 Analyzing Literary Text Guided Notes

Unit 9-1 “Analyzing Literary Text Introduction
1. Define literary text - It tells you a story about _____________ or _____________
events (pg 1)
2. A drama (play) is made up of ____________________, which are divided into
smaller parts called _________________ .
3. A poem is made up of ____________________, often arranged in
____________________ .
4. A work of fiction is made up of ____________________, ___________________,
and _______________________ .
Define the following types of figurative language and literary devices.
1. Simile - A comparison using ________ or _________ .
2. Metaphor - A comparison of two unlike things saying one thing IS the other. It
does not use like or as.
3. Personification - Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things
4. Onomatopoeia - BAM! Swoosh!! A sound
5. Hyperbole - Extreme exaggeration
6. Imagery - Descriptive language that appeals to the 5 senses.
7. Symbolism - Using objects to represent something else
8. Tone - The author’s attitude toward the subject or text



ELA 7B - Unit 9-2 “Drama Form and Structure”

I. Vocabulary (page 1)


Word Definition
asides Short speeches that are made in a play for the audience to
hear but not the other characters in the play
form (drama) The way the elements on a drama or play are presented to the
audience
media Forms of communication to the mass people- Like television,
radio and internet
plot The series of events in a literary text.
purpose Reason for existing
script
setting
soliloquy
structure
(drama)
The written text of a play that tells stage directions and the
dialogue of the characters and how they will act.
When and where the story takes place
A long speech that is told by a character to the audience but is
not heard by the other characters. It tells how the character is
feeling inside.
The arrangement and organization of a narrative and other
parts of films, a play, or text
II. Fill In the Blanks (page 2);
1. Dramas have a ______________________ , ____________________ , and
________________________ .
2. A drama is organized into acts. It is meant to be performed for an audience.
3. Acts are divided into scenes.
4. A _____________________________ is a person who writes plays.
5. A drama is a story performed by _______________________.
6. A ______________________ can give the audience information that the other
characters in the play do not know.
7. Dialogue is used to move the plot forward.
Multiple Choice
1. How are stage directions shown in a script?
A. italicized
B. with capital letters
C. underlined
Unit 9-3 “Poem Form & Structure”
Word Definition
repetition
The repeating of a word or phrase for emphasis
Rhyme
scheme
stanza
The pattern of a rhyme based on the sound at the end of each line.
Shown with letters at the end of each rhyme.
Roses are red. A
Violets are blue. B
Puppies are cute. C
And so are you. B
A group of _______ in a poem
Multiple choice
1. Which of the following best describes text evidence?
A. the opinions of a reader about characters or events in a story
B. information or details from a text that support an idea or analysis
3. Which of the following describes an inference?
A. an idea or conclusion based on text evidence and reasoning
B. an idea that is explicitly stated in a text

1 answer

ELA 7B - Unit 9 Analyzing Literary Text Guided Notes

Unit 9-1 “Analyzing Literary Text Introduction

  1. Define literary text - It tells you a story about real or imaginary events (pg 1).
  2. A drama (play) is made up of acts, which are divided into smaller parts called scenes.
  3. A poem is made up of stanzas, often arranged in lines.
  4. A work of fiction is made up of characters, settings, and plots.

Define the following types of figurative language and literary devices:

  1. Simile - A comparison using like or as.
  2. Metaphor - A comparison of two unlike things saying one thing IS the other. It does not use like or as.
  3. Personification - Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
  4. Onomatopoeia - BAM! Swoosh!! A sound.
  5. Hyperbole - Extreme exaggeration.
  6. Imagery - Descriptive language that appeals to the 5 senses.
  7. Symbolism - Using objects to represent something else.
  8. Tone - The author’s attitude toward the subject or text.

ELA 7B - Unit 9-2 “Drama Form and Structure”

I. Vocabulary (page 1)

| Word | Definition | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | asides | Short speeches that are made in a play for the audience to hear but not the other characters in the play | | form (drama) | The way the elements of a drama or play are presented to the audience | | media | Forms of communication to the mass people- Like television, radio, and internet | | plot | The series of events in a literary text. | | purpose | Reason for existing | | script | The written text of a play that tells stage directions and the dialogue of the characters and how they will act. | | setting | When and where the story takes place | | soliloquy | A long speech that is told by a character to the audience but is not heard by the other characters. It tells how the character is feeling inside. | | structure (drama) | The arrangement and organization of a narrative and other parts of films, a play, or text |

II. Fill In the Blanks (page 2)

  1. Dramas have a plot, setting, and characters.
  2. A drama is organized into acts. It is meant to be performed for an audience.
  3. Acts are divided into scenes.
  4. A playwright is a person who writes plays.
  5. A drama is a story performed by actors.
  6. A soliloquy can give the audience information that the other characters in the play do not know.
  7. Dialogue is used to move the plot forward.

Multiple Choice

  1. How are stage directions shown in a script?
    A. italicized
    B. with capital letters
    C. underlined

Answer: A. italicized

Unit 9-3 “Poem Form & Structure”

| Word | Definition | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | repetition | The repeating of a word or phrase for emphasis | | rhyme scheme | The pattern of a rhyme based on the sound at the end of each line. Shown with letters at the end of each rhyme. Example:

  • Roses are red. A
  • Violets are blue. B
  • Puppies are cute. C
  • And so are you. B | | stanza | A group of lines in a poem |

Multiple Choice

  1. Which of the following best describes text evidence?
    A. the opinions of a reader about characters or events in a story
    B. information or details from a text that support an idea or analysis

    Answer: B. information or details from a text that support an idea or analysis

  2. Which of the following describes an inference?
    A. an idea or conclusion based on text evidence and reasoning
    B. an idea that is explicitly stated in a text

    Answer: A. an idea or conclusion based on text evidence and reasoning