Point of view
The pronouns of first person
I, we, me, us, mine, ours, myself, and ourselfs
What is narrative?
A narrative is the telling of some actual or fictitious sequence of connected events to an audience, by a narrator in some cases
What is a theme?
Themes are ideas that are central to a story
what is an example of past tense?
The past tense is a verb tense used to talk about past actions, states of being, or events.
what does social upheaval mean?
Social upheaval refers to significant, often sudden changes in societal structures, norms, and values, usually resulting from widespread dissatisfaction or unrest among the population
What is third person limited?
Focuses closely on the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one charter from an outside perspective
What is dramatic poetry?
Dramatic poetry is written to be spoken or acted in public, in front of an audience
How to find theme
find the theme of the story is to guide them through the characters, big ideas, and plot
What are the 3 main tenses?
Past, present, and future
What is another word for social upheaval?
Noun. ▲ A state of (typically public) dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation. unrest. turmoil.
If the story has, "you or your" what point of view is it?
Second person
What is lyric poetry?
Lyric poetry is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions, thoughts, and feelings, usually in a musical or melodic style
Is theme only one word?
Theme is the message conveyed by a text that applies to multiple other texts. The theme is described in a phrase or clause, not in a single word
Why is the past tense bad?
You lose some immediacy. Less of a focus on voice. It's sometimes harder to connect with the character
What is an example of upheaval?
The civil rights movement marked a period of social upheaval in the U.S
What tells a story in third person
He, she
How many lines does a sonnet have
14
Why is theme so important?
Theme is what makes a fictional story vital, what makes it be
What is the rule of past tenses?
When writing regular verbs in
What is a synonym for the word upheaval
convulsion, turmoil
What is third person objective?
Narrator provides a view into the scene without adding any internal thoughts, feelings, or biases
How many lines does a villanelle have?
19
Can a story have no theme?
A story must be told in a specific and deliberate way to amplify its theme. If you don't have a theme, your story will seem empty and meaningless because, well, it is
Which language has no past tense?
Some Wu Chinese languages, such as Shanghainese, use particles to mark some tenses. Other Chinese languages and many other East Asian languages
How does upheaval change society?
changes in social norms, values, and structures, influencing political, economic, and cultural dynamics.