Parts of Speech
In "The students read books," the word "students" is this part of speech
What is a noun?
This opening stage of a plot introduces the characters, setting, and starting situation
What is exposition?
Readers make this kind of conclusion by combining clues in a text with what they already know
What is an inference?
This term means the methods an author uses to reveal a character's personality
What is characterization?
"I opened the letter and held my breath" uses this point of view, with the narrator participating in the story
What is first-person point of view?
In "Maya carried the backpack," the word "carried" is this part of speech
What is a verb?
During this stage, obstacles and complications build toward the story's turning point
What is rising action?
Sam enters with a dripping umbrella and wet shoes; this is the most likely weather outside
What is rain (rainy weather)?
"Omar was a generous person" names his trait outright, making it this type of characterization
What is direct characterization?
"You open the door and step into the empty room" addresses the reader using this point of view
What is second-person point of view?
In "The narrow hallway was crowded," the word "narrow" is this part of speech
What is an adjective?
At the decisive turning point, Nia finally confronts the person who framed her; this plot stage changes the direction of the conflict
What is the climax?
Before her speech, Ava's hands shake and she repeatedly checks her notes; she most likely feels this emotion
What is nervousness (anxiety)?
Instead of calling Omar generous, the author shows him sharing his lunch; this is an example of this type of characterization
What is indirect characterization?
The narrator uses "she" for Mia and reveals only Mia's thoughts; everyone else's feelings must be guessed from actions; this is the point of view
What is third-person limited?
In "Leo answered confidently," the word "confidently" is this part of speech
What is an adverb?
After the decisive confrontation, the characters deal with its immediate consequences during this plot stage
What is falling action?
Luis claims he finished the book, but asks who the main character is and cannot explain any events; this is the best-supported conclusion
What is that Luis probably has not finished or read the book?
After losing three auditions, Tessa keeps practicing and tries again; her actions best show this character trait
What is determination (persistence or perseverance)?
The narrator reveals both Mia's secret hope and Ben's private fear, moving between their minds; this is the point of view
What is third-person omniscient?
In "We stayed inside because it rained," "because" joins two clauses and is this part of speech
What is a conjunction (subordinating conjunction)?
At the end, the stolen money is returned and the main conflict is settled; this plot stage provides closure
What is the resolution?
To support the inference that Jada expects rain, this detail is stronger evidence: she packs an umbrella, wears blue, or eats breakfast
What is that she packs an umbrella?
At first, Eli refuses to admit mistakes; by the end, he apologizes and accepts responsibility; this term describes a character who changes meaningfully
What is a dynamic character?
The narrator reports only visible actions and spoken words, never entering anyone's mind; this is the point of view
What is third-person objective?