Point of View
"I am very excited about the trip I am taking with my family this summer. We are going to visit family in Florida, and we are even going to Disney!" What point of view is this story?
1st Person (clue words: I, me, we)
After running a mile, Mia was completely EXHAUSTED and needed to rest.
Tired
The clouds were crying
personification
The where and when (or place and time) of a story.
setting
"Sasha was very tired. There was a loud thunderstorm last night and she wasn't able to fall asleep. She hit the snooze button on her alarm too many times and was almost late for work." What point of view is this story?
3rd Person (clue words: she, her)
When she won first place in the spelling bee, Maria was ECSTATIC and jumped up and down with joy.
happy or excited
"My love for you burns like a fire within me."
Similie
The problem of a story.
conflict
This literary point of view tells about the narrator's personal thoughts and feelings.
1st Person
The child was RELUCTANT to try the new food, but finally took a small bite.
Scared or did not want to
The bees buzzed around the flowers
onomatopoeia
The sequence of events in a story. What its about
Plot
"You are in the most comfortable sleep ever. Suddenly you hear a loud beeping sound. Oh no! It's your alarm clock. And it's been going off for 45 minutes! You'll never make it to school on time now!" What point of view is this story?
2nd person (clue words: you, your)
The chef used a VARIETY of spices, such as pepper, garlic, and cinnamon, to flavor the dish.
A mix or many different kinds.
Eric’s eagle eats eggs, enjoying each episode of eating.
alliteration
What makes up a character's personality?
characters traits
"You are in the most comfortable sleep ever. Suddenly you hear a loud beeping sound. Oh no! It's your alarm clock. And it's been going off for 45 minutes! You'll never make it to school on time now!" What point of view is this story?
2nd person (clue words: you, your)
As Tommy walked home with the money from the church he had stolen in his pocket, powerful feelings of REMORSE bubbled in his stomach. Define the word in all capital letters.
Regret or Guilt
My mom has a heart of gold
Metahpor
The lesson (main message) given in a story.
theme