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1. Fable Stage Review Definition of Terms and Figures of Description

2. Definition of Terms Commonplace

3. Definition of Terms Commonplace a pithy statement or proverb describing a recognized truth

4. Definition of Terms Commonplace a pithy statement or proverb describing a recognized truth “Slow but steady wins the race.” “It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.”

5. Definition of Terms Fable

6. Definition of Terms Fable a story or tale, typically with animals as characters, which conveys a truth or moral

7. Definition of Terms Fable a story or tale, typically with animals as characters, which conveys a truth or moral The Hare and the Tortoise The Fisherman Piping

8. Definition of Terms Narrative

9. Definition of Terms Narrative a story or tale with human or divine characters; also, the exercises in the second stage of the Progymnasmata

10. Definition of Terms Narrative a story or tale with human or divine characters; also, the exercises in the second stage of the Progymnasmata The Rose Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

11. Definition of Terms Progymnasmata

12. Definition of Terms Progymnasmata a set of rudimentary exercises to prepare students of rhetoric for the creation and performance of complete practice orations; from the Greek, pro “before” and gymnasmata “exercises”; 14 stages, the first of which are:

13. Definition of Terms Progymnasmata a set of rudimentary exercises to prepare students of rhetoric for the creation and performance of complete practice orations; from the Greek, pro “before” and gymnasmata “exercises”; 14 stages, the first of which are: Fable Narrative

14. Definition of Terms Narration

15. Definition of Terms Narration retelling the fable or narrative in a student’s own words while staying faithful to the original in regard to characters, place and time

16. Definition of Terms Narration retelling the fable or narrative in a student’s own words while staying faithful to the original in regard to characters, place and time Practice: Narrate, from memory, one of the fables we have learned.

17. Definition of Terms Paraphrase

18. Definition of Terms Paraphrase retelling the fable or narrative in a student’s own words while amplifying through figures of description, rearranging the sequence of events, or changing the characters, place or time

19. Definition of Terms Paraphrase retelling the fable or narrative in a student’s own words while amplifying through figures of description, rearranging the sequence of events, or changing the characters, place or time Practice: Write a paraphrase of The Three Little Pigs using one method of amplification.

20. Definition of Terms Recognition

21. Definition of Terms Recognition It occurs when the audience suddenly becomes aware of a truth not realized previously in the story; “a change from ignorance to knowledge.” It also occurs when a writer describes a truth, event or character in such a way that the reader identifies with or remembers a similar experience.

22. Definition of Terms Recognition It occurs when the audience suddenly becomes aware of a truth not realized previously in the story; “a change from ignorance to knowledge.” It also occurs when a writer describes a truth, event or character in such a way that the reader identifies with or remembers a similar experience. Give one example of each kind of recognition.

23. Definition of Terms Reversal

24. Definition of Terms Reversal when the high and mighty are brought low and the humble are elevated; “a change in the action”

25. Definition of Terms Reversal when the high and mighty are brought low and the humble are elevated; “a change in the action” Give an example from one of the Fables.

26. On the quiz Be able to match the term with its definition

27. On the quiz Be able to match the term with its definition Be able to identify examples of the following terms: Fable Narrative Paraphrase Recognition Reversal

28. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “The evening with which we have to do, was neither a summer nor an autumn one, but the twilight of a day in March, when the wind howled dismally among the bare branches of the trees, and rumbling in the wide chimneys and driving the rain against the windows of the Maypole Inn, gave such of its frequenters as chanced to be there at the moment an undeniable reason for prolonging their stay, and caused the landlord to prophesy that the night would certainly clear at eleven o’clock precisely, —which by a remarkable coincidence was the hour at which he always closed his house.”

29. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “The evening with which we have to do, was neither a summer nor an autumn one, but the twilight of a day in March, when the wind howled dismally among the bare branches of the trees, and rumbling in the wide chimneys and driving the rain against the windows of the Maypole Inn, gave such of its frequenters as chanced to be there at the moment an undeniable reason for prolonging their stay, and caused the landlord to prophesy that the night would certainly clear at eleven o’clock precisely, —which by a remarkable coincidence was the hour at which he always closed his house.” -anemographia; description of wind

30. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “Now she reached Mr. Ages’ house, a hole in the brick wall where one end of heavy floor beam had once rested. It was about two feet below the top of the wall, and one reached it by climbing down a sort of rough stairway of broken brick ends.”

31. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “Now she reached Mr. Ages’ house, a hole in the brick wall where one end of heavy floor beam had once rested. It was about two feet below the top of the wall, and one reached it by climbing down a sort of rough stairway of broken brick ends.” -topographia; description of a place

32. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “Now the house of David was told, ‘Aram has allied itself with Ephraim’; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind.”

33. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “Now the house of David was told, ‘Aram has allied itself with Ephraim’; so the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind.” -dendographia; description of a tree

34. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the starts of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' But you are brought down to the grave, to the depths of the pit.”

35. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the starts of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.' But you are brought down to the grave, to the depths of the pit.” -mimesis; imitation of another’s utterances, etc.

36. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

37. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” -ethopoeia; description & portrayal of a character

38. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition 'But what about you?' he asked 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the son of the living God.'”

39. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition 'But what about you?' he asked 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the son of the living God.'” -dialogismus; including dialogue or conversation between two or more characters

40. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”

41. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” -astrothesia; vivid description of stars

42. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “'Look to the left,'” said Jeremy, who was watching her over his shoulder. She did, and saw what looked like a wide, fearsome snake, blue-green in color, coiling through the woods. 'What is it?' she asked in wonder. 'You really don't know? It's the river.'”

43. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “'Look to the left,'” said Jeremy, who was watching her over his shoulder. She did, and saw what looked like a wide, fearsome snake, blue-green in color, coiling through the woods. 'What is it?' she asked in wonder. 'You really don't know? It's the river.'” -hydrographia; vivid description of water

44. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age...”

45. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age...” -chorographia; description of a particular nation

46. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “Peace and tranquility brooded over the Glen; the sky was fleeced over with silvery, shining clouds. Rainbow Valley lay in a soft, autumnal haze of fairy purple. The maple grove was a burning bush of color and the hedge of sweet-briar around the kitchen yard was a thing of wonder in its subtle tintings.”

47. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “Peace and tranquility brooded over the Glen; the sky was fleeced over with silvery, shining clouds. Rainbow Valley lay in a soft, autumnal haze of fairy purple. The maple grove was a burning bush of color and the hedge of sweet-briar around the kitchen yard was a thing of wonder in its subtle tintings.” -geographia; description of some feature of the earth

48. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “As when, in summer, welcome winds arise...”

49. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “As when, in summer, welcome winds arise...” -chronographia; description of a certain historical or recurring time

50. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “It must have been September, for the leaves were just turning yellow and some children were throwing a football in a vacant lot.”

51. Figures of Description:identify the figure used and give its definition “It must have been September, for the leaves were just turning yellow and some children were throwing a football in a vacant lot.” -ecphrasis; description of a person, event, place, season, or other commonplace thing.