Read and Write
Plot Elements 1
Plot Elements 2
How Poetic
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100
a story that is told with a beginning, middle, and end
Narrative Text
100
a problem or struggle that needs to be solved
Conflict
100
a character's appearance or actions Hint: two words
Character Traits
100
_____ is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things and uses the words “like” or “as”.
Simile
100
The broad idea, message or moral of the story is the ______
theme.
200
an essay that talks about the similarities and differences between two topics, ideas, characters, or stories
Compare / Contrast Essay
200
a struggle within a character's mind
Internal Conflict
200
a problem or struggle between two characters, or a struggle between a character and some other character or force
External Conflict
200
"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky" is an example of....
Personification
200
The general atmosphere (or feeling) of the story created by the author is the ________ of the story.
mood
300
the last sentence in the first paragraph of an expository writing (or essay) that outlines the point of the paper
Thesis Statement
300
the high point, most intense part, or a turning point in a story
Climax
300
A _______ gives the reader the ability to see into the character’s past.
flashback
300
Something that is repeated is...
repetition
300
The author’s attitude toward the topic is called...
tone.
400
an author uses ____________________ to help the reader get to know more about the characters. Hint: one word, not two
Characterization
400
a negative characteristic that often causes conflict for a character
character flaw
400
The way that events of a story are presented to the reader is the _________________________.
point of view
400
Language that is different from everyday language and requires the reader to use his imagination to understand the author’s point is...
Figurative Language
400
the reason why an author writes a particular story, poem, or article
Author's Purpose
500
to make an educated guess based on what you have read
Infer
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