Quiz 3
Shannon Hollender
Dr. Mingus
Quiz 3
Due: 2/20/06
Quiz #3
1. Prose as a subject of oral interpretation: In general how does the text suggest the interpreter organize the analysis of the prose? Where does one start? What is the next step, and so on.
It suggests one look at the goals found in the prose, then the interactions within the text, then the things which limit or augment those interactions. One starts by understanding what is going on in the piece; then analyzes the piece as outlined above.
2. Modifiers in the middle of a sentence pose a special problem for the oral interpreter. What is the problem and how should the interpreter deal with it?
This is a problem for character and persona, where there is a conversation in a text, there is a voice inflection and manner to accommodate, this also includes the creative use of pausing, timing and a certain fluidity of speech.
3. The text discusses several “types of prose.” Name and briefly explain any three of these types of prose.
There are two basic categories of prose including: prose fiction which includes Novels and Short Stories. There there’s Non-Fiction Prose including Essays and Journal and even biographies.
Novels: Books of substantial length (in comparison to short stories) of an entertaining nature which are written and published for an audience.
Short Stories: Same as novels only the tale restricts itself to a few pages.
Journal: Letters, diaries, personal writing – not usually intended for the general population.
Biographies: a summation of the life or achievements of self or another.
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4. Chapter 6 The text discusses several types of narrator- not exactly in the same way narrator or point of view is discussed in a strictly literary context. Briefly discuss each of these types of narrator, touching on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Well; the first person narrator is a character in the story and though they may or may not be reliable, they often take action and have opinions to share.
The second person is rarely used, so it deserves only honourable mention because of it’s rarity and oddness.
The third person narrator is dependent upon whether the character is limited or omniscient. It is more often the case that this disembodied narrator has no opinions – or few – and understands, knows and portrays the thoughts of the characters spoken of.
5. In cutting and excerpting what is the most critical thing to keep in mind?
What to keep in mind, when cutting and excerpting, prose tends to be the story, the critical elements of the plot, the main characters and their important actions. Often the more moving elements of the story are what you want to keep in the piece and one must always make sure it makes sence when it’s all said and done.
Dr. Mingus
Quiz 3
Due: 2/20/06
Quiz #3
1. Prose as a subject of oral interpretation: In general how does the text suggest the interpreter organize the analysis of the prose? Where does one start? What is the next step, and so on.
It suggests one look at the goals found in the prose, then the interactions within the text, then the things which limit or augment those interactions. One starts by understanding what is going on in the piece; then analyzes the piece as outlined above.
2. Modifiers in the middle of a sentence pose a special problem for the oral interpreter. What is the problem and how should the interpreter deal with it?
This is a problem for character and persona, where there is a conversation in a text, there is a voice inflection and manner to accommodate, this also includes the creative use of pausing, timing and a certain fluidity of speech.
3. The text discusses several “types of prose.” Name and briefly explain any three of these types of prose.
There are two basic categories of prose including: prose fiction which includes Novels and Short Stories. There there’s Non-Fiction Prose including Essays and Journal and even biographies.
Novels: Books of substantial length (in comparison to short stories) of an entertaining nature which are written and published for an audience.
Short Stories: Same as novels only the tale restricts itself to a few pages.
Journal: Letters, diaries, personal writing – not usually intended for the general population.
Biographies: a summation of the life or achievements of self or another.
…
4. Chapter 6 The text discusses several types of narrator- not exactly in the same way narrator or point of view is discussed in a strictly literary context. Briefly discuss each of these types of narrator, touching on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Well; the first person narrator is a character in the story and though they may or may not be reliable, they often take action and have opinions to share.
The second person is rarely used, so it deserves only honourable mention because of it’s rarity and oddness.
The third person narrator is dependent upon whether the character is limited or omniscient. It is more often the case that this disembodied narrator has no opinions – or few – and understands, knows and portrays the thoughts of the characters spoken of.
5. In cutting and excerpting what is the most critical thing to keep in mind?
What to keep in mind, when cutting and excerpting, prose tends to be the story, the critical elements of the plot, the main characters and their important actions. Often the more moving elements of the story are what you want to keep in the piece and one must always make sure it makes sence when it’s all said and done.
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