English 10 class:

**Literary Devices:**

1. **Simile:** A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as." Example: "Her smile was as
bright as the sun."

2. **Metaphor:** A direct comparison between two unlike things, stating that one thing is another.
Example: "The world is a stage."

3. **Personification:** Giving human characteristics to non-human things. Example: "The wind

whispered through the trees."

4. **Symbolism:** The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: The color red
symbolizing passion or anger.

5. **Irony:** A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. Example: A fire station
burning down.

**Literary Elements:**

1. **Plot:** The sequence of events in a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action,
and resolution.

2. **Characterization:** The methods used to develop characters, including direct and indirect
characterization.

3. **Setting:** The time and place in which a story takes place, which can significantly impact the mood
and tone of the narrative.

4. **Theme:** The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work, often reflecting on universal
truths or human experiences.
5. **Point of View:** The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person
omniscient, or third-person limited.

**Common Literary Genres:**

1. **Fiction:** Imaginative works of prose, including novels and short stories.

2. **Poetry:** Expressive writing characterized by rhythm, meter, and often, rhyme.

3. **Drama:** Literature intended for performance, including plays and scripts.

4. **Non-fiction:** Prose writing that presents facts or discusses real events, people, places, or ideas.

**Reading Strategies:**

1. **Annotating:** Marking up a text with notes, questions, and observations to deepen understanding.

2. **Close Reading:** Analyzing a text carefully, paying attention to details and making interpretations.

3. **Making Connections:** Relating a text to personal experiences, other texts, or the world at large.

4. **Questioning:** Asking questions about the text to provoke deeper thought and understanding.

5. **Summarizing:** Condensing the main points or events of a text into a concise overview.

Remember to actively engage with the text, participate in class discussions, and ask questions when
something is unclear. Practice writing analytical essays to strengthen your understanding and critical
thinking skills. Enjoy exploring the rich world of literature in English 10!