January 29th

We have examined literary theme and in conjunction to The Iliad. You know the process of recognizing a literary theme.

Class Today:

1. Taking 3 books you have read in a classroom setting over the last 2 years, you will identify a literary theme for each and provide one specific example. You will submit this on Google Classroom.

2. Characterization: The techniques an author uses to develop a character. (Notice that it is a study of the techniques or the strategies... it is not the result of these strategies)

Direct Characterization: Tells the audience what the character's personality/purpose is
Indirect Characterization: Shows the audience things that reveal the personality of the character.

Techniques an author uses for INDIRECT Characterization: STEAL
S: Speech- What does the character say? How does the character speak?
T: Thoughts-What is revealed through the character’s private thought s and feelings?
E: Effect- on others toward the character. What is revealed through the character’s effect on
     other people? How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to the character?
A: Actions- What does the character do? How does the character behave?
L: Looks-What does the character look like? How does the character dress?

Imagery: Words and phrases that invoke the senses (Think of the five major types of imagery)

Allusion: Indirect reference to a notable person, event, book in history/literature/art, etc. Provides added meaning with the reference.

Please get the Characteristics of an Epic Hero in your notes: 

Characteristics of an Epic Hero

For TUESDAY:
1. Start generating character notes on ACHILLES, HECTOR, ANDROMACHE, and PRIAM.

Teacher of the Year Nomination Form
Due by Wednesday, January 31st
Send to Laura.Maxwell@lsr7.net