Narrative Techniques
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A character wants to join the basketball team, but they doubt their own abilities and feel too nervous to try out.
What type of conflict is this, and why?
What is internal conflict? What is Character vs. Self?
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A student writes, “School uniforms should be required because they help students focus more on learning.”
What is the claim in this sentence?
What is school uniforms should be required?
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“The clouds were like fluffy cotton floating in the sky.”
What poetic technique is used, and what is being compared?
What is simile?
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A paragraph explains how recycling helps reduce pollution, save energy, and protect animals.
What is the main idea?
What is recycling is important because it helps the environment.?
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Fix the run-on sentence:
“I finished my homework I went outside to play.”
What is “I finished my homework, and I went outside to play.” Or split into two sentences.
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A story takes place in an abandoned house with creaky floors, broken windows, and flickering lights.
How does the setting influence the mood of the story?
What is suspenseful or eerie? What is nervous or scared?
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Which sentence is the best evidence to support the claim that students need more recess?
A. Recess is fun.
B. Many students like to play outside.
C. Studies show that students who have more recess are more focused in class.
What is letter C?
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“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What technique is used, and what human trait is given?
What is personification?
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Which sentence is a supporting detail for the main idea: “Exercise is important for your health”?
A. Exercise is something people do.
B. Exercise can help strengthen your heart and muscles.
C. Many people like sports.
What is letter B?
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Choose the correct sentence:
A. The group of students are going on a field trip.
B. The group of students is going on a field trip.
What is letter A?
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Read the sentence:
“Marcus slammed his locker, shoved his books into his bag, and refused to look at anyone as he stormed out of the room.”
Is this direct or indirect characterization, and what does it reveal about Marcus?
What is indirect characterization? What is angry, upset or frustrated?
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A student writes: “Students should have snacks in class because it helps them stay focused.”
What type of explanation is missing to make this stronger?
What is a reason?
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Read the lines:
“The sun is bright
It gives us light
We play all day
And laugh away”
What is the rhyme scheme?
What is AABB?
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“If people do not drink enough water, they may become dehydrated.”
What type of Text Structure is this?
What is Cause and Effect?
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Rewrite the sentence with correct commas:
“I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.”
What is “I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.”
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Read the passage:
“Jamal stared at the test paper, his hands shaking slightly. He knew he should have studied more, but now it was too late. Across the room, other students smiled as they wrote their answers, but Jamal couldn’t stop thinking about how nervous he felt.”
What point of view is this written in?
What is 3rd person limited?
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A writer says, “Some people believe homework is unnecessary, but homework helps students practice important skills.”
What argumentative techniques is this?
What is a counterclaim?
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“I will try, I will try, I will try until I succeed.”
What technique is used, and what effect does it have?
What type of poetic technique is being used?
What is repitition?
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A text explains how volcanoes form and includes facts, diagrams, and definitions.
What is the author’s purpose?
What is to inform or explain?
Fix the sentence:
“my cousin lives in texas and visits in july.
What is “My cousin lives in Texas and visits in July.”
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An author spends three paragraphs describing a character slowly walking through a dark hallway, but only one sentence describing the moment they find a hidden treasure.
What narrative technique is being used, and how does it impact the story?
What is pacing? What is foreshadowing? What is it creates suspense
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After stating that some people think homework is a waste of time, a writer explains that homework helps students review lessons and improve understanding.
What technique is the writer using?
What is rebuttal?
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“The classroom was a zoo during group work.”
What technique is used, and what does it suggest?
What type of poetic technique is being used?
What is a metaphor?
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A nonfiction article includes headings, bold words, and a diagram.
What is the purpose of these features?
What is organize information and make it easier to understand important ideas?
What is wrong with the sentence AND Fix the sentence:
“She walked to the store and buys some candy.”
What is the verb tense is incorrect.
“She walked to the store and bought some candy.”