How to Annotate a Passage: Please Write Down in Your Notes

1. Circle unknown or unfamiliar words
2. Underline or highlight sentences that provide you with definitions of key terms. (literary elements or techniques if any)
3. Mark an X or star next to a sentence that provides an important example or a main topic.
4.Draw a question mark beside a point that is confusing.
5. Number points that the writer provides as support to back up the main concept.
6. Mark a star next to important passages.
7. Make notes to yourself in the margins. Write any questions or comments that come to mind.
8.Keep it simple: don't over do it!

An example passage from Romeo and Juliet:

(from:http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/languagearts/secondary/rightdirection2/11annotating)

Hw: "Marry for Money"---20 pts.

Use the SOAPSTone analysis we did in class today to write a 1-2 paragraph response to the lyrics for "Marry for Money." In your response I want you to answer the question:
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*How does the author present a situation that is the reverse of what most people would think of when it comes to marrying for money?
*Who is the speaker?
*Why has he come to this conclusion?
*What is the effect on the audience?
*What is his tone?
*What memorable images are conveyed?
*If the gender roles were reversed, would the lyrics have the same effect?
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For Friday 1/20

I think we will spend today working on missed work----as long as you are actually working on it! Most of you are missing several assignments -and there is no reason they should not be done with time available. If you didn't finish your poetry response, do that first. If you haven't done the Macbeth essay, I would seriously consider attempting something. There are extra credit assignments available for those who are done with everything.

Notes on Symbolism

A SYMBOL IS----a person, place, object or activity that stands for something beyond itself. Now, we are looking past the basics: not a peace sign, flag, etc. But in literature, a journey may represent life, or night may represent death, etc. YOU HAVE TO THINK A LITTLE---IT ISN'T ALWAYS OBVIOUS.
1ST--LOOK FOR IMAGES
2ND--LOOK FOR ANYTHING THAT SEEMS TO BE REPEATED
3RD--THINK ABOUT THE SETTING
4TH--THINK ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING---FOCUS ON THINGS YOU DO UNDERSTAND, NOT JUST ON THINGS YOU MAY FIND DIFFICULT

Poetry----1st set of literary terms (should be review)

Imagery--description of the 5 senses: taste, sight, touch, sound,smell
alliteration-- repetition of beginning consonant sounds
Tone--author's attitude towards the topic (look at diction:word choice)

Notes on Style and Voice

Style-Every author has a basic writing style. Style is not what an author writes, but the manner in which he/she writes it. It is an author’s unique way of communicating ideas. One might say that style is the verbal identity of a writer. Here is a checklist of some of the elements of style.

Voice-the distinctive style or manner of expression of an author or narrator.
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Key Aspects of Swift's Style:
*the use of persona--a narrator or speaker other than Swift as an object of satire
*words, phrases, and situations that are shocking and disturbing
*ironic statements and situations that point out human shortcomings and faults
*the exposing of a mindless acceptance of surface facts without regard to their deeper meaning (called understatement)
*Use of words with a negative connotation
*Some reasons or solutions that make sense

Satire and "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift

Please copy into your notes for future reference:
satire-a literary technique in which ideas, customs, behaviors, or institutions are ridiculed for the purpose of improving society. May be: gently witty, mildly abrasive, or bitterly critical,and often uses exaggeration to force readers to see something in a more critical light. An important element of satire is irony.

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Review: (only copy this if you need it)
irony--a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

Remember verbal irony from Macbeth?
Ex: When Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth to make sure she is nice to Banquo at the feast that evening, when he knows Banquo will never make it because he is having him killed.

New Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix

Notes: Connotation/Denotation

Denotation--a word's literal meaning (slim,scrawny=thin)
Connotation--the feelings associated with it (scrawny=insult, slim=compliment)

Practice:
Describe a day like today using words with a positive connotation.
Describe a day like today using words with a negative connotation.

(You can write about weather, back to school, etc.)