1.Title

2. Summary

3. Vocabulary

4. Genre: Autobiography

5. Literary Elements:

    A. Characterization- explain the method of characterization (see Q #6) and give the example from the text.

    B. Conflict- describe the kind of conflict and give 1 example.

    C. Point of View- 1 example of Pt. of View from Maya Angelou as a child(Margarite) and 1 example of Maya Angelou's Pt. of View as an adult.

     D. Figurative Language- give one example of any of the following: simile, personification, metaphor, hyperbole

6. Characters

7. Theme

8. Author's Style

     A. Diction- describe the words and give some examples used

     B. Syntax- Describe the style of sentences and give an example (quote)

     C. Other- Describe one other aspect of the author's style of writing and give an example from the text.

1. Title

2. Summary

3. Vocabulary

4. Literary Elements

    A. Symbolism- define, give 2 examples with an explanation

    B. Mood- explain the mood of this story and give a quote from the book    that exemplifies this mood.

    C. Theme-explain the theme in your own words. You can mention more than one theme.

     D. Simile- give 3 examples of similes in the story, use quotes.

5. Making Inferences- give 3 examples of inferences you made as you read the story.

6. Characters- describe

7. Author's Style-

     A. Diction- words,  Describe this author's use of words. Underline,highlight, or circle the words you are talking about.

     B. Syntax- sentences, Describe the author's sentences. Give a sample sentence to show what you mean.

The Cask of Amontillado notes

1. Title

2. Summary

3.Define Vocabulary Words

4.Literary Elements

     A. Mood - def. pg. R109

     1. Sensory Details and Imagery- 1 example (quote)

     2. Repetition of words and rhythm of language- 1 example (quote)

     3. Words describing thoughts, feelings and actions- 1 example (quote)

     B. Foreshadowing- 1 example, explanation

     C. Irony- 1 example of either Dramatic or Verbal Irony, explanation

5. Characters

6. Theme

7. Author's Style- diction and syntax- 1 example of each. Two separate sentences from the story which show Poe's diction and syntax.

     Other- Gothic or Horror fiction- define pg. R107- explain with an example     how Gothic or Horror fiction pertains to the story.

Some vocabulary words you can use: horror, sinister, dread scary, eerie, dark, foreboding, suspenseful, ominous, baleful

Notes:  Rights to the Streets of Memphis

I.                    Title

II.                  Summary

III.                Vocabulary words- define

IV.                Literary elements

A.      Autobiography- define; give an example of how you know this is an autobiography, “quote”

B.      Dialogue- define; example (1)

C.      Conflict- define; choose one or two- man vs. man, society, nature, self.  Example (1) explanation and quote.

V.                  Characters – describe

VI.                Theme

VII.              Author’s Style

A.      Diction- describe Wright’s diction

B.      Syntax- describe Wright’s syntax        Example (1) showing both diction and syntax.

C.      Other characteristic of author’s style- describe and give example.

VIII.            Test Review

The following is an outline for the notes on this story:

Title

Summary

Vocabulary words defined

Lit. element (situational irony)

def. and example from the story (2 examples)

Lit. element (allusion)

def. and (1) example from the story

Character Description

Theme

Figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, etc.) include page number and quotation.

Author's Style

• diction and syntax - def and one example from text (quote)
• author speaking directily to the reader- one example from text (quote)

Review for the Test