November,+2013

November Class Notes:

Mood = My feelings, how I feel when I read this piece (refer to mood worksheet in binder). Tone = How the author wants you to feel as he/she crafts the story.

Remember "Scary Mary" vs. "The Incredible Mary Poppins?"

Connotative words suggest a feeling to you (prance vs. rear-up)
 * 3 major techniques to create a mood: **
 * Setting
 * Word Choice: how do the words make you feel (connotative vs. denotative)
 * Topic = What's happening can establish mood. Is the story about a funeral? a summer trip to Disneyland? a breakup of a friendship?

Notes for "A Private Talk with Holly"

As you read the short story, underline parts that suggest a particular mood.