unit 2 words and concept map

1. Unit #2
Author’s
purpose

2. UNIT #2: How do readers identify the author’s purpose of
the text?
What is author’s
purpose?
What does social
commentary have
to do with author’s
purpose?
How do readers
begin to identify
author’s purpose in
fiction?
How do readers
properly express the
author’s purpose?
VOCAB VOCAB VOCAB VOCAB
author’s purpose social commentary motif
satire
parody
symbolism
foreshadowing
theme
universal theme

3. author’s purpose
The intent for the author writing.
Usually has a deep message meant for
the reader.

4. social commentary
When an author’s
story comments on
things happening in
society
SOCIAL= society
COMMENTARY= comments

5. motif
A reoccurring
subject/idea in a
story—comes up over
and over again
https://youtu.be/tRlzmyveDHE?t=12s

6. satire
When an author uses
literature to make fun
of human vice, flaws,
or weakness

7. parody
Taking an
original and
copying it
(usually
humorous)
http://www.hulu.com/watch/603081

11. symbolism
An object that has a
deeper, figurative
meaning that
represents an idea

12. foreshadowing
Elements in the story
that hint as to what is to
come later

13. theme
A main message of a
story
 Complete sentence
 NOT A CLICHÉ
 NOT A MORAL

14. Theme: Which one is a theme?
1. Sometimes love conquers all.
2. You should believe in true love.
3. Love can have powerful effects on people.
4. Love versus hate

15. Theme: YES or NO?
1. A book can’t be judged by it’s cover.
2. You should never be mean to other people.
3. Truth versus lies
4. Not all trials are fair proving the judicial system
does not always bring justice.

16. universal theme
The same message
found in more than 1
book or story