2.1.3 Comparing Texts

• Comparing texts involves analyzing key ideas, author's techniques, and their impact
• The central idea of a text is called its theme
• Character relationships describe the connections and interactions between characters
• Dialogue is a narrative technique that shows how characters communicate and interact.


  True
• A motif is a recurring symbol or element that supports and reinforces a theme
• The plot of a text refers to the sequence of events in the story.


  True
• Match the narrative structure with its description:

  Chronology ↔️ Linear or non-linear timeline

  Perspective ↔️ First-person, third-person, multiple

  Framing ↔️ Use of flashbacks or flash-forwards
• What is analyzed when comparing texts to reveal insightful differences in their storytelling approaches?

  Narrative structure and techniques
• Match the narrative perspective with its description:

  First-person ↔️ Uses "I" to tell the story

  Third-person ↔️ Uses "he," "she," or "they"
• Descriptive language in narrative techniques often employs vivid imagery and figurative language
• Themes are overarching ideas explored in a text, such as love or social justice.


  True
• The time and place where a story takes place is called the setting
• Figurative language, such as similes and metaphors, is an example of a narrative technique
• Narrative structure refers to the way the story is organized
• Framing in narrative structure includes techniques like flashbacks, flash-forwards, or frame narratives
• Dialogue is a narrative technique that shows how characters communicate and interact.


  True
• In Text A, the metaphor "Her heart was a caged bird" suggests emotional entrapment
• What are literary devices used to convey meaning and evoke emotional responses in readers?

  Figurative language, irony
• Situational irony occurs when the expected outcome does not happen.


  True
• The setting in a story refers to the time and place where the events occur.


  True
• Love, loss, justice, and power are common themes in literature.

  True
• What are the two key elements in analyzing character development and relationships?

  Change and interactions
• Dialogue, action, and internal monologue are techniques authors use to shape character relationships.

  True
• What are two elements to analyze when comparing texts in terms of narrative structure?

  Chronology and perspective
• What is one example of a narrative technique authors use to tell their story?

  Descriptive language
• Literary devices such as figurative language, symbolism, and irony are used to convey meaning
• Evaluating literary devices helps readers understand their effectiveness in communicating themes.

  True
• What is the structure of a typical comparison paragraph?

  Topic sentence, analysis, concluding sentence
• When comparing texts, it's important to strike a balanced approach, using evidence judiciously to support your analysis
• What theme is being compared when a quote like "her heart was a caged bird" is used?

  Love
• What is the goal of a balanced comparison between texts?

  Highlight unique qualities
• What does 'setting' refer to in the context of comparing texts?

  Time and place
• Motifs are recurring symbols that reinforce themes in a text.


  True
• Character development involves how characters change and evolve throughout a text
• Narrative structure refers to the way a story is organized in terms of chronology, perspective, and framing.


  True
• What are examples of narrative techniques used in literature?

  Descriptive language, dialogue, pacing
• What are three common types of narrative perspectives?

  First-person, third-person, multiple
• The metaphor "Her heart was a caged bird" conveys emotional entrapment
• The key elements of a comparison thesis statement include subjects to compare, aspects to compare, and an overarching conclusion
• Steps for structuring a comparison paragraph

  1️⃣ Introduce the topic sentence

  2️⃣ Analyze similarities and differences

  3️⃣ Conclude with a summarizing sentence