Literary Elements
What elements are on the plot map?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
What is the difference between a topic and a theme?
A topic is a one subject while a theme is a complete thought that expresses the author's message
What is the difference between perspective and point of view?
Point of view refers to the narrator's person (first, second, or third person); perspective is a character's particular attitude, beliefs, and way of regarding something.
What are the three main types of logical reasoning?
Deductive reasoning (general to specific), inductive reasoning (specific to general), and abductive reasoning (best explanation based on available evidence).
What is a central idea in an informational text?
A central idea is the main point or key message the author wants readers to understand; it is supported by evidence and details throughout the text.
What is plot?
A series of events in a story.
What is a universal theme?
A universal theme is an idea that applies to anyone, anywhere, regardless of cultural differences
How does an author show a character's unique perspective through their dialogue?
A character's word choice and tone.
What is a logical fallacy?
A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or weak; it tricks readers into believing something that isn't logically sound.
How do text features like headings, subheadings, and graphics help convey purpose and meaning?
Text features organize information, highlight key ideas, break up dense text for readability, and help readers locate specific information—all supporting the author's purpose.
What is the relationship between plot and character development?
The events in the plot force characters to make choices and face conflicts that develop their personality, beliefs, and growth.
How does an author develop a theme through character actions and dialogue?
An author reveals theme through what characters do, showing the author's message through concrete examples rather than stating it directly.
In a story told from the first-person point of view, how is the narrator's perspective limited?
The narrator can only know their own thoughts and feelings; readers see events only through that character's experiences and understanding, which may be incomplete or biased.
Identify the fallacy in this argument: "Everyone is buying this product, so it must be good."
This is the bandwagon fallacy
Explain how an author uses ethos to achieve their purpose.
Ethos establishes credibility and trustworthiness; the author builds authority through expertise, credentials, or reliable sources, making readers more likely to believe and accept their message.
In a story, how does the setting influence a character's development?
The setting provides the environment and create the conflict that shape a character's experiences, challenges, and decisions, causing them to grow or change throughout the story.
Identify and explain how the theme "the impact of the past on the present" might develop in a historical fiction novel.
Characters' current decisions and conflicts are shaped by historical events that came before; the author shows how past injustices, relationships, or decisions continue to influence present-day choices and outcomes.
How does an author develop contrasting perspectives between two characters?
The author shows how different characters respond differently to the same events, have different goals and values, and make different interpretations
How does an author develop an argument throughout a text?
An author presents a claim, supports it with evidence and reasoning, addresses counterarguments.
How do logos and pathos work together in persuasive writing?
Logos uses logic and facts to appeal to reason; pathos uses emotion and personal stories to appeal to feelings—together, they create a more persuasive argument by engaging both mind and heart.
How do character development, setting, and plot work together to create a complete literary experience?
The setting provides the backdrop, the plot creates events that test characters, and character development shows how those events change the characters.
How is the theme conveyed in Children of Blood and Bone?
The actions and thoughts of Zeile.
Explain how understanding multiple character perspectives helps readers understand the complexity of a conflict.
When readers see a conflict from different perspectives, they recognize that each character has valid reasons for their actions
Explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of reasoning in an argument and suggest improvements.
Check if evidence is relevant, sufficient, and credible; determine if the reasoning is logical and free of fallacies;
Analyze how an author might use figurative language (such as metaphor or simile) in an informational text to achieve their purpose.
Figurative language makes complex ideas more relatable and memorable; it helps readers visualize or understand abstract concepts by comparing them to familiar things, making the message more impactful.