Character Traits
This character trait describes a pilot who continues flying despite overwhelming danger.
What is courage?
Authors use this technique when they create pictures in the reader's mind with words.
What is imagery?
Using "I" and "me" tells readers the story is written from this point of view.
What is first person?
A battle between fighter planes in the air is called this.
What is a dogfight?
If a pilot's hands are shaking after a mission, readers can infer this.
What is the pilot experienced stress or fear?
A pilot who expects everyone else to perform at the same level as an expert might be considered this.
What is unrealistic?
Why would an author include many details about a setting before action begins?
What is to help readers visualize the scene?
Using "you" can make readers feel like they are doing this.
What is experiencing the events themselves?
Pilots flying together in an organized group are part of a what?
What is a formation?
If several pilots react similarly after a battle, what can readers infer?
What is that they shared a difficult experience?
What trait is shown when a pilot remains focused during chaos?
What is determination?
Fast-moving verbs usually create this feeling.
What is excitement or urgency?
Why are memoirs commonly written in first person?
What is because the author is telling their own story?
Why is it dangerous when pilots lose formation?
What is they lose protection and coordination?
If an author includes many sensory details, readers can infer he wants them to do this.
What is feel present in the scene?
What evidence would best show that a pilot is experienced?
What is successfully leading others in battle?
When an author pauses action to explain something important, the pace does this.
What is slows down?
Changing point of view can affect this.
What is how readers experience the story?
What challenge might occur when too many aircraft occupy the same airspace?
What is confusion or interference?
A character who keeps fighting despite danger is likely motivated by this.
What is duty or courage?
Why might soldiers admire a highly skilled leader?
What is because the leader's skills increase their chance of survival?
Why would an author alternate between slow and fast pacing?
What is to help readers understand important details while still feeling the action?
An author might switch to second person during an exciting scene to do this.
What is place the reader directly in the action?
Why must pilots make quick decisions during air battles?
What is because situations change rapidly?
If a narrator admits something was difficult to describe, what does that suggest about the event?
What is it was intense or overwhelming?