WORD CHOICE
What does word choice mean?
The specific words an author chooses to communicate an idea or create an
effect.
What is tone?
The author's attitude toward the subject.
* Tone sets the overall mood of the story.
What is character motivation?
The reason a character does something.
What is plot?
The sequence of events in a story.
What does POV stand for?
Point of View.
*POV helps the reader understand the author's intent, characters, plot and theme.
Which word creates a more positive feeling: strolled or marched?
Strolled
“The puppy happily bounced around the room.” What is the tone?
Joyful or playful.
Maya practices every day because she wants to make the soccer team.
What motivates Maya?
She wants to make the soccer team.
What part of a story introduces characters and setting?
Exposition.
What type of POV includes thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or opinions?
Subjective.
Why might an author choose frigid instead of cold?
To create a stronger or more intense feeling.
“The old house groaned as the wind rattled the windows.” What is the
tone?
Eerie or frightening.
A character lies to protect their friend. What is the character's motivation?
To protect their friend.
What part of the plot builds conflict and tension?
Rising action.
What type of POV gives facts and observable information without personal feelings?
Objective.
“The boy slammed the door.” What does slammed suggest?
Anger, frustration, or strong emotion.
What helps an author create tone?
Word choice and details.
What question should you ask to determine motivation?
“Why did the character do that?”
What is the climax?
The major turning point or most intense moment of the story.
“The roller coaster was the most terrifying ride ever!” Subjective or Objective?
Subjective — it expresses an opinion.
How can an author's word choice affect a reader?
It can create images, feelings, mood, or tone.
How would changing whispered to shouted affect the tone?
It could make the scene feel more intense, angry, or urgent.
A character gives up Saturday to help a younger sibling. What might motivate them?
They care about their sibling and want to help them succeed.
Put these in order: Resolution, Climax, Exposition, Falling Action, Rising Action.
Exposition → Rising Action → Climax → Falling Action → Resolution.
“The roller coaster has three loops and reaches a height of 150 feet.” Subjective or Objective?
Objective — it gives factual information.