Why Writers Write
What do we call the reason an author writes something (to inform, persuade, or entertain)?
What is Author’s Purpose?
The author’s attitude or feelings toward the topic is called this.
What is tone?
The sequence of events that make up a story.
What is plot?
The dictionary definition of a word is called its ____.
What is denotation?
A character type seen in many stories like the hero, villain, or mentor.
What is an archetype?
If a writer shares their personal diary or feelings, what’s their purpose?
What is personal or expressive?
The feeling the reader gets while reading (happy, sad, scared) is called this.
What is mood?
The part of the story where we meet the characters and learn the setting.
What is exposition?
The emotional or “extra” meaning a word carries is called its ____.
What is connotation?
When something stands for something else like a heart representing love.
What is symbolism?
A “how-to” article that teaches you to bake cookies is written for what purpose?
What is to explain or instruct?
Which word has a more negative connotation: cheap or affordable?
What is cheap?
The biggest moment of tension or turning point in a story.
What is climax?
If you don’t know a word’s meaning, what can you use in the sentence to figure it out?
What are context clues?
The person or voice telling the story is called the ____.
What is the narrator or point of view?
A speech that asks people to donate to a cause is trying to do what?
What is persuade or call to action?
What do we call language that makes readers feel something like “icy silence” or “warm sunlight”?
What is figurative or descriptive language?
What do we call the struggle between two forces in a story (like hero vs. villain)?
What is conflict?
Two words that mean the same thing, like big and large.
What are synonyms?
When two opposite ideas are placed side by side for contrast like light and dark.
What is juxtaposition?
Why is it helpful to know an author’s purpose when reading?
So you understand their message and point of view!
If a story uses bright, happy words, how does that affect the mood?
It makes the mood cheerful or positive!
When a story flashes back to an earlier event, what is that called?
What is a flashback?
The opposite of a synonym.
What is antonym?
Why might an author use a symbol or archetype in their story?
To show deeper meaning or connect to familiar ideas