Review all 7 comma rules Journal #6: Family Check HW and discuss

theme & characterization in “Powder”

Notes: characterization & symbolism

HOMEWORK: Unit 5 Vocab due tmrw &

quiz over vocab and all seven comma rules!

Today’s Agenda

THE OFFICE QUOTE OF THE WEEK"Andy Bernard does not lose

contests. He wins them…or quits because they're unfair."

M.U.G.S. Lessons7 Comma Rules

1. “Enough!” screamed the Cincinnati defense. “Peyton Hillis is too much of an animal!”

2. You’re a real jerk, you’re also ugly.3. He is already 6’1” tall even though he is only eleven years

old.4. Don’t forget to bring clothes, a toothbrush, and a Take Five

bar to snack on.4. The old, rickety bridge did not seem sturdy.5. Also, you can not forget about the importance of a

comfortable pair of shoes.6. I like pepperoni and sausage on my pizza, not pineapple.7. Kurt Vonnegut, the author of Slaughterhouse Five and The

Sirens of Titan, is Mr. Novak’s favorite author.

Journal Entry #6

What does the word “family” mean to you? Who do you

consider family? What do you expect from your family?

OR

What is your best family memory? [holidays, trips, funny stories]

“Powder” DiscussionTheme & Characterization

THEMETHEME What abstract nouns did you come up with? What theme(s) did you come up with based of

off these subjects?

CHARACTERIZATIONCHARACTERIZATION What actor(s) would you choose to play the

character(s) in a film adaptation of this story? Why? [consider talents, other roles, etc.]

CharacterizationDefinition & Types

The techniques a writer uses to reveal the personality of characters to the reader. DIRECT CHARACTERIZATIONDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION - the writer makes

direct statements about a character's personality and tells what the character is like

INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATIONINDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION - the writer reveals information about a character and his personality through that character's thoughts, words, and actions, along with how other characters respond to that character, including what they think and say about him

CharacterizationHow it is revealed…

Characterization is achieved in a number of different ways:

Words (by character, or about them) Thoughts Appearance Actions Interactions Names (sometimes symbolic) Chosen Setting (where do they choose to live) Change/Development [STATIC or DYNAMIC]

Character Terms

A round characterround character is complex, showing many different qualities—revealing faults as well as virtues.

In contrast, a flat characterflat character is one-dimensional, showing a single trait.

A dynamic characterdynamic character develops, changes, and learns something during the course of a story.

A static characterstatic character remains the same.

Symbolism

an object, person, situation or action in literature which stands for something else

Symbolism

Symbolism allows people to communicate beyond the limits of language.

Humans use symbolism all the time. Words themselves are mere symbols for something else.

A symbol is a person, place, or object that stands for something beyond itself.

National, religious, and cultural symbols have standard interpretations as well as a personal significance for each individual. For example, the American flag symbolizes the United

States of America. The personal significance, however, varies. A U.S. army

veteran cherishes its meaning. A terrorist, on the other hand, finds it despicable