Author's Purpose
What is the acronym / mnemonic device for author's purpose?
P.I.E.
An expression not to be taken literally because it means something else.
Ex. This test is going to be a piece of cake!
Idiom
A reference to an event that occcured before the story began, which may be important to the plot.
Flashback
What type of point of view does the narrator share the thoughts and feelings of only one character?
A. first person
B. second person
C. third person limited
D. third person omniscient
E. third person objective
Third Person Limited P.O.V.
Part of the plot where the conflict begins to be resolved and the loose ends are being tied up.
Falling Action
The purpose of the author is to provide the reader with information about a topic. Used to teach or give information to the reader.
To inform
Comparing using "like" or "as."
Simile
The feeling that the writer is trying to evoke in their readers. The atmosphere or ambience of a piece of writing.
Mood
This P.O.V. uses the pronouns "you" and "your." Not a very common P.O.V. Mainly used for directions, recipes, and choose your own adventure books.
Second Person P.O.V.
Part of the plot that is a series of events that build up to the climax. The characters and conflict are further developed and events begin to get complicated.
Rising Action
Documentaries, recipes, news articles are examples of this type of author's purpose.
To inform
Giving non-human things human like qualities.
Personification
The opposite of what is expected - can be situational, verbal, or dramatic.
Irony
The all-knowing P.O.V. The narrator lets us in on all or many of the characters' thoughts and feelings.
Third Person Omniscient P.O.V.
The part of the plot that is also known as the conclusion. This is where the solution to the conflict is presented.
Resolution
The author tries to convince a reader to believe an idea or to take a course of action.
To Persuade
Using descriptive language to appeal to the reader's senses.
Imagery
The lesson to be learned or the moral of the story.
Theme
Narrator is part of the story. Uses the pronouns I, me, we, and us.
First Person P.O.V.
The turning point of the story. This is where the conflict or crisis reaches its peak.
Climax
To engage the reader with a story based on particular characters and events. To hold the attention of the reader through enjoyment.
To entertain
Words that represent or mimic a sound. Ex. sizzle, buzz, pow, splash
Onomatopoeia
When an object or person is used to reperesent a bigger idea or different meaning. Something that stands for or suggests something else; it represents something beyond literal meaning.
Symbolism
The narrator presents only the facts of the story. Reading this P.O.V. is like watching a movie. You can see how a character acts and you can hear what they say out loud, but their inner dialogue and feelings are off limit. Using this P.O.V. encourages writers to show rather than tell.
Third Person Objective P.O.V.
Part of the plot that sets the scene for the story and introduces the reader to the characters and setting.
Exposition