Narrative Elements 4/14

The time, location, and historical context of a story.

• conflict

• plot

• setting

• characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The feeling that a literary work conveys to readers

• Mood

• Climax

• Foreshadowing

• Initiating Event

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The event that starts the story and introduces the overall conflict of the story.

• Climax

• Foreshadowing

• Rising Action

• Inciting Incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The turning point, or highest point of action, in a story

• Resolution

• Climax

• Mood

• Initiating Event

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the best definition of connotation?

• The literal dictionary definition of the word

• The historical origins or etymology of the word

• The cultural, emotional meaning associated with a word

• The feelings or emotions that a text gives to its reader

What is the best definition of denotation?

• The cultural, emotional meaning associated with a word

• The literal dictionary definition of a word

• The careful choice of a word

• The order of words in a sentence

Which of the following words probably has the most NEGATIVE connotation?

• Pale

• Ghostly

• Skeletal

• Fair

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following words probably has the most POSITIVE connotation?

• stubborn

• opinionated

• strong-willed

• persistent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following probably has the most POSITIVE connotation?

• aroma

• stench

• smell

• odor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following contains a usage of a word whose connotation is different than the denotation?

• "It's a little cool outside- take a jacket!"

• The child's forehead was cool to the touch.

• Ms. Maclennan said, "Reading is cool!!"

• Ms. Maclennan is so cool she put on a jacket.