Definitions
Conflict and Setting
Conflict- a problem
Setting- time and place
Irrelevant
The wind whispered through the trees.
Personification- giving human like qualities to something nonhuman.
Me and my friend are going to the park.
My friend and I are going to the park.
Evidence
Evidence- Facts, quotes, or details that support an idea or argument.
Plot and Resolution
Plot- the events in the story (what happens)
Resolution- the end of the story (how the conflict get solved)
to divide or move apart
Separate
Deafening silence hung over the room like a heavy blanket.
Simile- comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Their was a loud sound coming from the factory.
There* was a loud sound coming from the factory.
Relevant
Relevant- something that is connected to what is happening or being discussed.
Theme and Point of View
Theme- the main message in the text
Point of view- the writers perspective or view as they are writing.
There is first person, second person, third person limited, and third person omniscient.
causing someone to feel ashamed or self-conscious
Embarrass
As she stepped into the abandoned house, a chill ran down her spine.
Foreshadowing- clues about something that will happen later on in the story.
It's raining outside so you'll need to bring youre umbrella.
It's raining outside so you'll need to bring your* umbrella.
Chronological
Chronological- arranging events in the order of which they happened from first to last
Imagery and Symbolism
Imagery- using descriptive language to paint a picture for the reader
Symbolism- the use of symbols to represent ideas
without a doubt
Definitely
Time is a notorious unrelenting thief of youth.
Metaphor- comparing two things without using like or as.
Although he studied hard, but he did not pass the test.
Although he studied hard, he did not pass the test.
Analyze
Analyze- To examine something closely and break it down into parts to understand it better.
Tone and Mood
Tone- how the author feels writing the story
Mood- how the author wants you (the reader) to feel when reading)
Remember: Tone- The Author
Mood- Me
important, needed
Necessary
He knew it was early morning when he heard the birds chirping and the bees buzzing.
Onomatopoeia- words that imitate sounds.
The teacher asked us to bring our book's to class, but nobody didn't bring it.
The teacher asked us to bring our books to class, but nobody brought them.
Connotation
the ideas or feelings associated with a word