grammar
the predicate
the verb (usually the action word)
directly comparing two things
metaphor
when and where the story takes place
setting
3 types of author's purpose
persuade, inform, and entertain
first person
uses I, me, or we
the subject
the person, place, or thing doing the action
comparing two things using like or as
simile
the sequence of events
plot
static character
stays the same
uses he, she, or they
simple sentence
has only 1 subject, 1 predicate, and 1 complete thought
an expression that is not meant literally (example: It's raining cats and dogs)
idiom
the most intense or suspenseful moment
climax
a character who changes
dynamic character
second person
uses you or your
compound sentence
has 2 subjects, 2 predicates, and 2 complete thoughts
giving human emotions or actions to a nonhuman
personification
the lesson, or deeper message, a story reveals
theme
giving credit to your source of information
cite
the author or speaker's attitude toward the topic
dependent clause
has 1 subject, 1 predicate, but no complete thought
She is as fast as a cheetah is a ______
simile
the character who goes against the main character
antagonist
not giving credit to your source of information
plagiarize
a one-sided opinion that is not supported by any facts
bias