Elements of Fiction
This is the central message or life lesson of a story.
What is a theme?
a heading that tells what a section of text is about
What is a subheading?
Clues in the sentence that help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word
What are context clues?
When an author does not directly state why a character acts a certain way, the reader must do this.
What is make an inference?
The order of events in a story
What is plot?
a psychological or emotional struggle within a character's mind
What is an internal conflict?
a short explanation placed under a picture to describe it
What is a caption?
a word that means the opposite of the word provided
What is an antonym?
Information from the reading that supports an idea
What is text evidence?
This is when a narrarator is able to know the thoughts, words and actions of more than one character
What is third person ominscient point of view
a character who changes over the course of a story
Who is a dynamic character?
this explains words or symbols used in a diagram or map
What is a key or legend?
In the sentence, “The audience erupted in applause at the end of the performance,” what does the root rupt mean?
What is "to break" or "to burst"?
an object, character, action, or color that transcends its literal meaning to represent abstract ideas, themes, or emotions
What is a symbol?
a figurative comparison using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
the author’s or narrator's attitude toward the subject, characters, or audience, creating a specific emotional atmosphere
What is tone?
What is always the author's purpose of an advertisement?
What is to persuade?
In the sentence, “Her benevolent actions showed her genuine care for others,” what does the root bene mean?
What is "good" or "well"?
In a story, a character refuses help, makes poor choices, and ends up failing because of pride. This most clearly develops this theme.
What is pride can lead to negative consequences?
The way a text is organized (cause/effect, problem/solution, etc.)
What is text structure?
when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
What is irony?
When an author presents only one side of an issue and ignores opposing viewpoints, they are showing this.
What is bias?
In the sentence, “The biologist studied the ecosystem in detail,” what do the roots bio and logy mean together in biology?
What is "the study of life"?
After losing something important, a character reflects on their choices and begins treating others more carefully. This change helps communicate this theme.
What is learning from mistakes leads to growth?
In the sentence, “The wind whispered through the empty hallways,” the author is using this literary device to give human qualities to the wind.
What is personification?