Story Structure
What is the part of the story where the conflict begins to happen to the main character and things start to build?
Rising action
What's the figurative language?
"Spit fire like a dragon, heating up the track"
Simile
What is a speaker tag?
The part that tells who said the dialogue and how they said it. ("she said", "he yelled", etc)
The author's opinion that they have to defend is called...
Claim
What does the conclusion start with?
Summary of the thesis statement (claim and supporting details)
What is the part of the story where everything ends?
What's the figurative language?
"Cuz I know I'd walk a thousand miles if I could just see you tonight."
Hyperbole
What happens every time there is a new speaker?
Their dialogue gets a new line.
The reasons that support the author's claim are called...
Supporting Details
What does the conclusion end with?
Real world connection or "so what?" statement
What is the part of the story where we are introduced to the main character and how they live their life?
Exposition
What's the figurative language?
"See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me"
Personification
Where are the missing commas?
"There is no way I'm jumping from up there" I said, looking up at the cliff.
"There is no way I'm jumping from up there," I said, looking up at the cliff.
The part of the introduction where the topic gets introduced to the reader is called....
Introductory Sentence
What phrase can you start your counter argument with?
"Some may say", "Others believe", "The opposing side argues", "One common concern"
What is the part of the story where everything begins to wrap up and the story slows down?
Falling action
What is the figurative language?
"My heart's a stereo, it beats for you so listen close"
Metaphor
Where are the missing commas?
My sister came in yelling "that is MY slice of cake! Don't you dare touch it!"
My sister came in yelling, "that is MY slice of cake! Don't you dare touch it!"
The part of the introduction where the author expands on the topic is called...
Background Information or Bridge
What does the counter argument paragraph do?
Acknowledges an argument from the other side before rebutting it.
What is the point of the story where the conflict happens for the last time?
The climax
What is the figurative language?
"You're hot then you're cold, you're yes then you're no"
Juxtaposition
Where are the missing commas?
"It's right here" I began "I put it here so I wouldn't forget to bring it."
"It's right here," I began, "I put it here so I wouldn't forget to bring it.
Where do the supporting details come up again besides the introduction?
Beginning of the body paragraphs.
What is repeated in both the introduction paragraph and the conclusion?
The thesis statement (claim and supporting details)