Elements of Plot
Characteristics of Genre
Formats of Writing
Vocabulary
Lead Types
100
There are 5 parts to the plot. In order, name them. Go.
What is exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
100
In this style, you tell a truthful story of a time that holds a special place in your heart. You can also write me in six words.
What is memoir?
100
This is a group of sentences that discusses ONE main subject.
What is a paragraph?
100
This is what you assume, or the hidden meaning you get, from words or phrases.
What is an inference?
100
This type of lead invites readers to ponder events which lie ahead. Why not use this type?
What is a question lead?
200
I tie together "loose ends," and give an outcome to the conflict… sometimes!
What is the resolution?
200
I am more of a standard text, giving specifics about a time, place, event, or even a person, but not a story!
What is informative (or informational text)?
200
Whenever possible, you should include many of me in every paragraph to help your reader understand exactly what you are writing about. Don't leave any out!
What are details?
200
This is the idea or feeling that a particular word invokes.
What is connotation?
200
These set the scene by painting a picture in the readers' mind as soon as they begin reading.
What is descriptive leads?
300
I may contain a final moment of suspense. Just wait and see!
What is falling action?
300
This is what you use to portray a conversation in a narrative story. "Right, Mrs. Winhold?" I said. She replied, "Yes, Ma'am."
What is dialogue?
300
I usually come in the beginning of a paragraph, and I am the most general sentence in it.
What is the topic sentence?
300
This is the word for language which appeals to the senses; often involves figurative language.
What is imagery?
300
This type of lead presents the central issue in the story immediately so that the readers can consider it for themselves.
What is a conflict lead?
400
This is where things are relatively calm. It is the way things are before the action happens.
What is the exposition?
400
This style tells a story. It has a sequence of events. Also, readers should see transitions to help them get from one part of the story to the next.
What are transition words?
400
I am completely separate paragraph. I generally discuss very briefly the main points in the first part of the writing, which tells the reader what my strongest points were.
What is the conclusion?
400
The literal or primary meaning of a word.
What is denotation?
400
These hint at a life-lesson that the story or memoir will leave the reader with by the end.
What is a thematic lead?
500
The turning point in the story. Lots of things happen here!
What is the climax?
500
I am a form of writing that is true. I can be told in stories, biographies, and even historical!
What is non-fiction?
500
Think of my friends and I as a hamburger. The top bun is the topic sentence. The bottom is the conclusion. But I am in the middle. What am I?
What are the supporting sentences?
500
These are words/phrases used to exclaim or command thoughts or feelings. "Yay! I won the lottery!"
What is an interjection?
500
This type of lead can use any form to create curiosity in the readers' mind… what will happen next?
What is a suspense lead?
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