Vocabulary
the way a text is built or organized
text structure
This POV uses the pronouns I, me, and my
1st person
It seemed like it took forever to get to Disney World.
Hyperbole
Dark, shatter, and chills create what kind of tone?
spooky, scary, frightening
Math is about working with numbers, but reading focuses on words.
Compare and Contrast
the author's or speaker's attitude
tone
This POV uses the prounouns he, she, and they
3rd person
Seven stars shimmered in the sparkling sky.
Alliteration
Hands shaking, punching, and blood create what kind of tone?
angry, violent
First, you need to put your name on your paper. Then you need to answer the questions. Finally, you will turn your paper in.
chronological
the way a character sees something
perspective
In this POV, the narrarator only knows 1 character's thoughts and feelings
3rd person limited
My heart pounded and my fists clenched
Body reactions
What would an author mean if he said a character's heart was "shattered to pieces"?
The character is heartbroken.
Because Mary wrecked her car, she could not drive herself to work until she got a new one.
Cause and effect
Using the 5 senses in your writing
imagery
In this POV the narrator speaks directly to you
2nd person
Blue and purple flowers dotted the green rolling hillsides. White puffy clouds floated lazily past.
imagery
What would an author mean if he said a character is "made of sunshine".
There are many benefits to school starting early. However, critics say that teens need to get more sleep.
Advantage/Disadvantage
the type of narrator in a text
point of view
This point of view uses the pronouns we and us
1st person
When in your writing should you use imagery? Name all 3.
Say this sentence in Freak's style of talking: Let go of that woman.
Unhand the fair maiden.
Relase the fair maiden.
Which type of structure would you use if you were asked to write about the pros and cons of social media?
Advantage/Disadvantage