Language Arts Semester 7B
Unit 10: Analyzing Literary Text – Study Guide
Assignment: Please complete this study guide as your sample work for this unit. Make sure to complete all the definitions and answer any questions asked. All information for this study guide can be found within the unit lessons. If it says “KNOW and UNDERSTAND,” you do NOT have to write anything down to earn credit, however you may choose to take notes on that section to use for your test.
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You are welcome to use this study guide on the unit test. Please reach out with any questions!
DEFINE (definitions can be found throughout the lessons):
setting (Lesson 2)–
plot (Lesson 2) –
rhyme scheme (Lesson 3) –
stanza (Lesson 3) –
repetition (Lesson 3) –
point of view (Lesson 4, page 4) –
conflict (Lesson 5) –
figurative language (Lesson 5, page 10) –
personification (Lesson 5, page 10) –
literary devices (Lesson 6) –
tone (Lesson 6 & 7) –
onomatopoeia (Lesson 6) –
ANSWER these QUESTIONS…
What is the difference between external conflict and internal conflict? (Lesson 5)
How are stage directions used in a drama, and why are they used? (Lesson 2, page 2)
KNOW and UNDERSTAND…
-Review the different rhyme schemes. (Lesson 3, page 2)
-Review point of view and reasons why characters could have different points of view. (Lesson 4, page 4)
-Review how the different structural elements, characters and setting, help contribute to the plot. Also, the story’s plot is driven by conflict. (Lesson 5)
-The literary devices, repetition and symbolism, are related because authors use repetition to add layers of symbolism and develop meaning. (Lesson 6)
-Review Lesson 7, page 5 to understand how you might interpret different forms of media differently (audio, video, text).