Fiction
A part of the story that shows an event from the past.
Flashback
What is controlling Idea?
The main person or topic of the story.
Her smile was as pleasant as a cup of hot chocolate.
This is an example of a
simile
Name 5 elements of Drama.
Cast of characters
Scene, Setting
Stage directions, dialogue
Theme
Point of View, conflict
What are 3 things needed for the introduction of an argumentative ECR?
Hook
Overview
Thesis
What is plot?
A sequence of events in a story.
How do you select the best summary of an informational text?
By looking for the answer with the main idea and true supporting details.
The stars were my compass when I was in the dessert.
This is an example of a-
metaphor
Based on the stage directions, the reader can conclude that Caitlin is -
CAITLIN- [She throws her hands up]. A terrarium? I give up. What is your big new project? You said you had to feed it, so I'm completely stumped.
confused or frustrated
What are some key words you should include in the THESIS statement for an Argumentative essay?
should, must, should not, must not, be allowed, not be allowed, etc
Part of the story that shows a hint of a future event. It shows that something might happen in the future. What is this called?
Foreshadowing
What is author's purpose?
The reason the author writes,
to persuade, inform, entertain, explain, decsribe
Define tone.
The way the author sounds, angry, excited, frustrated.
What is conflict?
The problem in the story.
define claim
The author's position on a topic. agree or disagree
What is the strategy for finding the summary of a fiction text.
BME BOX
When the question asks you to find the definition of a word, how do you answer that question?
Use the dictionary to find out the meaning, us ethe context of the story(paragraph) to get your answer.
What is mood?
The atmosphere created in the story or how the reader feels after reading the story.
How do you identify stage directions?
They are usually in brackets or parenthesis. Slanty text.
Define audience
The target group of people who the author wants to convince.
Define theme.
The main message, moral, lesson of the story.
After crossing out incorrect answers and circling your correct choice, what should you do next before moving on to the other question?
check that your question-and-answer matches and you can try to find text evidence to support your answer. Ask your self why this is corrcet.
Why do author's include line breaks in poems?
to show where a stanza or line ends and begins.
To introduce a new idea about the topic
Which line is an example of dialogue and what does it mean about the character.
1.Jack- [scratches his head]
2.Jill- This is a steep hill. I don't want to be bothered to climb to the top. [drops bucket and heads down to the foot of the hill]
3. Jack- [stairs in disbelief]
line 2
Means Jill is a person who gives up without completing a task. Not persistent. Gives up when a task is hard.
What are two types of evidence the author may use to support their claim.
Anecdote
testimony
facts
expert opinion