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about prose

1. Lesson 2 Prose

2. E xplain the texts in terms of literary elements, genres, and traditions (EN12Lit-IIb-32); 1 2 D istinguish the literary uses of language from the nonliterary and understand their use as well as the formal features and conventions of literature (EN12Lit-IIe-34); I dentify the figures of speech and other literary techniques and devices in the text (EN12Lit-IIe-27). 3

3. d efine prose and distinguish it from other major literary genres; identify the elements of prose; and analyze reading selections according to their elements.

4. How does literature become a tool not only for personal development but also for social and cultural change?

5. Can you recall a story that you read intently and in only one sitting? What about the story made you hooked to read it until the last page? Share this reading experience with your partner.

6. exposition (noun) - important background information helpful in setting up a story; includes the setting and the main character’s backstory Readers today get bored with a long exposition at the beginning, so writers now cut it up and insert it at different points in the narrative. rising action (noun) - the series of events building up to the point of greatest importance in the narrative The rising action sets up the conflict and builds tension. 1 2 3 Vocabulary Words climax (noun) - the most important point of the narrative, where events of the greatest intensity occur This story’s climax has me at the edge of my seat!

7. falling action (noun) - the part of the narrative where the aftermath of the climax is addressed I felt that the falling action of the story left a lot of questions unanswered. conclusion (noun) - the end of a narrative, where the story either comes to a close or is left as a cliffhanger It was mostly a good story, but that conclusion was not satisfying at all! 4 5 Vocabulary Words

8. Prose any writing that does not have a metrical structure and rhythmical pattern like poetry composed of sentences and paragraphs instead of lines and stanzas divided into two: fiction and nonfiction

9. Fiction a story that is made up or invented by an author events in the story are not real; they are products of the author’s imagination examples are short stories and novels

10. Fiction Short Stories read in one sitting and strive for unity and effect begins with the first sentence and has nothing in it that detracts from the writer’s design aims for the truth and stress imagination, invention, creation, and originality

11. Fiction Novels longer and more complex than a short story over 40,000 words (novella has 17,500 – 39,999 words, novelette has 7,500 – 17,499 words) characters, setting, plot, and theme are usually more developed and detailed than a short story’s

12. Plot Structure linear format produces a climactic plot contains the exposition, rising action, climax, and falling action leading to the resolution of the story *Some stories follow a nonlinear format. It means that some stories start in the middle or at the end.

13. Plot Structure Episodic plot features distinct episodes that are related to one another but that also can be read individually, almost as stories by themselves e.g., The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

14. Plot Structure Cumulative plot contains repetition of phrases, sentences, or events with one new aspect added with each repetition common among children’s stories e.g., “The Three Little Pigs”

15. Plot Structure Frame Narrative/Embedded plot a story in which another story or other multiple stories is/are embedded can also be that the main story is relayed secondhand to a character in the narrative e.g., The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

16. The Piece of String Guy de Maupassant

17. Guide Questions What is the tone of the story? What are the feelings that it evokes? Who is the main character? What is the primary conflict he finds himself in? How would you describe and classify the story’s plot structure? What is the climactic event of the story? How is the conflict resolved at the story’s conclusion? What message does the story seem to convey?

18. Read and analyze the poem below, then answer the following questions comprehensively. Responses must be at least one paragraph long. Your responses will be graded using the rubric at the end. The Lady, or the Tiger? Frank R. Stockton

19. Short Response Questions What plot structure is used in the story? What is/are the source(s) of conflict in the story? What perspective is used? What tone is employed in the story? Who are the important characters? How could they be described? How is the conflict resolved? What effect does this achieve? What themes or messages are conveyed by the story?

20. Criteria Score Content (The questions are answered well; textual evidence is given.) 5 pts. Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas) 3 pts. Language (Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 2 pts. Score : /10

21. Values Integration How can learning about prose help you understand concepts and express ideas?

22. F orm groups of three. Each group must come up with at least three thematic statements. These can be truths observed through experience, morals that can be taught, or a witty take on life/society. Submit these to your teacher for approval. He/she will select one statement for each group. Your task is to write a short children’s story that conveys the approved statement, without stating it directly. The story must follow one of the plot structures discussed in class. There must be a main character, a developing central conflict, and a clear resolution. The story may be supplemented with illustrations.

23. Each group will narrate their story in class. Those of you who serve as audience will try to decipher the thematic statement, and comment on how well this was conveyed. After the activity, your teacher may ask you to reflect on some questions.

24. Assignment Read and analyze the poem below, then answer the following questions comprehensively. Your responses will be graded using the rubric at the end. The Red Room H.G. Wells

25. Assignment What plot structure is used in the story? What is/are the source(s) of conflict in the story? What perspective is used? What tone is employed in the story? Who are the important characters? How could they be described? How is the conflict resolved? What effect does this achieve? What themes or messages are conveyed by the story?

26. Criteria Score Content (The questions are answered well; textual evidence is given.) 5 pts. Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas) 3 pts. Language (Use of proper spelling, mechanics, grammar, and word choice) 2 pts. Score : /10