Narrative Elements
In literature, when a character struggles against forces outside of themselves, such as nature, society, or another character, what type of conflict are they experiencing?
What is external conflict?
In this organizational pattern, the author explains the reasons why something happens and the results of those actions. What is this pattern called?
What is the "cause/effect" pattern?
"Her smile was as bright as the sun," what type of figurative language is being used to compare the brightness of the smile?
What is a simile?
In this narrative perspective, the narrator uses pronouns like "I," "me," and "my" to tell the story. What is this point of view called?
What is first person point of view?
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for in grammar?
What are "For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So"?
What is the central problem or struggle that the main character(s) must overcome throughout the narrative?
What is conflict?
In this organizational pattern, events or steps are presented in a specific order, often using words like "first," "next," and "finally."
What is the "sequence" pattern?
Which figure of speech is used in the phrase, "I have a ton of homework tonight!" to exaggerate the amount of work?
What is hyperbole?
When you use clues from the text combined with your own background knowledge to guess what will happen next in a story, what reading skill are you using?
What is making inferences?
The dog [run/runs] around the yard every morning," what is the correct verb form to maintain subject-verb agreement?
What is "runs"?
What term describes the sequence of events in a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
What is the plot?
When an author discusses similarities and differences between two or more things, they are using this organizational pattern.
What is the "compare/contrast" pattern?
"The world is a stage," what type of figurative language is used to suggest that life resembles a theatrical performance?
What is a metaphor?
In this narrative perspective, the narrator uses pronouns like "he," "she," "it," and "they" to tell the story, but doesn't reveal their own thoughts or feelings. What is this point of view called?
What is third person (limited) point of view?
which word in the following sentence needs to be capitalized?
the statue of liberty stands in new york harbor.
What is "New York Harbor"
In which fictional world does the story take place, often providing the backdrop for the events to unfold?
What is setting?
When an author explains how something is done or how something works, they are likely using this organizational pattern.
What is the "process" pattern?
"The wind whispered through the trees," what type of figurative language is used to give human-like qualities to the wind?
What is personification?
In this narrative perspective, the story is told from the viewpoint of one of the characters, giving readers insight into their thoughts and feelings. What is this point of view called?
What is first person point of view?
What is the correct punctuation mark to use at the end of a sentence?
What is a period (.)?
Who are the individuals or entities that drive the plot forward and experience the story's events?
What are characters?
This organizational pattern involves making broad statements about a topic and then providing specific examples to support those statements.
What is the "generalization" pattern?
In the sentence, "The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen," what type of figurative language creates a vivid sensory experience by appealing to the sense of smell?
What is imagery?
If a character in a story says, "I can't wait to see what's inside that mysterious box," and the author describes the box as covered in dust and cobwebs, what can you infer about the contents of the box?
What is "You can infer that the contents of the box have been untouched for a long time and may hold something surprising or forgotten"?
Identify the coordinating conjunction in the sentence: "I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining."
What is "but"?