Figurative Language
Jennifer grabbed her sunglasses and beach bag because the sun was calling her name.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Personification
This element of plot is often referred to as the "denoument" and is at the end of the story when everything is resolved.
The resolution
The author wants to write a story that the reader will enjoy reading.
To entertain
This type of point of view where the narrator is IN the story and uses pronouns like I, Me, We, Us, Our
First Person
This is where and when a story takes place.
The setting
Sam said his best friend was a Scrooge because he never wanted to spend any money.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Metaphor
This element of plot establishes the setting and provides background information.
The exposition
The author might want to convince the reader of something.
To persuade
The type of point of view with the narrator is outside of the story and knows everyone's thoughts and feelings.
3rd Person Omniscient
This is the lesson, moral or message of a story.
Theme
The bee buzzed around the garden before landing on a flower.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Onomatopoeia
This element of plot leads up to the climax.
The rising action
The author might want to help the reader feel or experience a person, place or thing. It might contain many of the five senses.
Describe
The type of point of view that talks directly to someone and uses pronouns like You, Your, Yours
2nd Person
There are 4 main types of conflict in the story. What are they?
Man vs. Man vs. Man vs. Man vs.
Nature
Man
Society
Self
The little girl was reading in the library like a little angel.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Simile
This element of plot is usually the turning point of the story.
The Climax
The author might want to give the reader some facts and information about a topic.
To Inform
This type of point of view, the narrator is outside of the story and only knows one person's thoughts and feelings.
3rd Person Limited
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Hyperbole
This is not one of the 5 elements of plot, but is a specific part of the plot in every story. It is another name for the problem.
The Conflict
The author might want to tell the reader how to do something or how something works.
As Byron walked up to bat, he was so excited. He knew he could get the game winning hit. However, he was also feeling pretty nervous that he might strike out. The pitcher knew he only needed to throw three strikes and then they would win the game. He was pumped! What type of point of view is this?
3rd Person Omniscient
When the answer isn't right there in the passage, and you have to use your background knowledge (schema) plus text evidence, you are making a/an what?
Making an inference