OK, so meaning is literal + feelings...you've got that! The "feelings" part is easier--what the reader feels (aka mood). These can come from our own intrepretations, histories, beliefs, etc. This can be individual to each reader. Literal is NOT plot summary (never, never include plot summary in literary analysis). It is more along the lines of theme--what the author wants us to get out of the piece. And we have to look at how the author got there--here's where your literary devices come into play. The literal meaning should be about the same to most readers.
So, you have to find a fusion between the 2 to find the "meaning" of a piece.
Hope this helps.
As soon as GP speeches are over, we will be delving into the exciting world of literary devices, AP style writing, and AP testing. Woo hoo!
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8 comments:
I'd help you but I'm too busy playing with my new toys!
Hey ANess.... do you still look like a chipmonk?
What's a chipmonk?
Nah just kidding. No I don't look like a chipmunk, Kpev. I'm back to my incredibly good-looking self.
wow thanks i looked and saw i got four comments i really got excited that i might be getting some help. hahaha diapointed...
Yea sorry saraH, I just had to put Kpev in her place.....
SOrry Sarah. Ha, yeah ANess I had a little spelling trouble--- and Congrats on looking normal.
Sarah, I am also stuck on the meaning... any suggestions Mrs. Moon??
OK, so meaning is literal + feelings...you've got that! The "feelings" part is easier--what the reader feels (aka mood). These can come from our own intrepretations, histories, beliefs, etc. This can be individual to each reader.
Literal is NOT plot summary (never, never include plot summary in literary analysis). It is more along the lines of theme--what the author wants us to get out of the piece. And we have to look at how the author got there--here's where your literary devices come into play. The literal meaning should be about the same to most readers.
So, you have to find a fusion between the 2 to find the "meaning" of a piece.
Hope this helps.
As soon as GP speeches are over, we will be delving into the exciting world of literary devices, AP style writing, and AP testing. Woo hoo!
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