Figurative Language
The large dog said, “Bow-wow!”
Onomatopeia
David drove to the grocery store. It was supposed to snow and he knew he needed to pick up bread, peanut butter, water, and apples just in case.
3rd Person POV
This part of the plot map introduces the setting (time and place), characters and plot. The Beginning also includes a statement of the problem.
Exposition
Sarah and John tiptoed into the creepy house. Everything was quiet. All of the sudden, they heard a loud crash! They turned and bolted out of the door as fast as their feet would carry them.
Entertain
What is the THEME of a story?
The message in a story
She rose from the couch like the sun in the morning.
Simile
“Oh no!” I thought as I woke up and looked at my alarm. I overslept and I was going to be late for school. I got dressed, grabbed my backpack and ran out of the house as fast as I could!
1st Person POV
This part of the plot map has the story's central turning point—the moment of peak tension or conflict—which all the preceding plot developments have been leading up to
Climax
I think we should have hamburgers for dinner tonight. We haven’t had them in a while. Also, they are always so juicy and delicious.
Persuade
For 200 points list the acronym for a SHORT CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE and list what the acronym stands for!
RAP
R- Restate
A- Answer
P- Prove
My Mom took a Million years to cook dinner!
Hyperbole
You need to make sure that you clean up your room before you go to Andrea’s house today. If your room isn’t clean, you can’t go to her house.
2nd Person POV
In this part of the plot map, we have the concluding part. The main conflict is resolved, often tying up loose ends and leaving the characters in a new, established state.
Resolution
Kyle loved going to the amusement park. He had to wait in a humongous line for about an hour, but he was rewarded with a thrilling roller coaster ride that he would remember forever.
Entertain
Homophone or Homograph?
Dear
Deer
Homophone
Bill is very generous; he has a heart of gold.
Metaphor
Emily thought about her choice carefully before she picked out a red backpack at the school supplies store. She thought it would match better with her clothes.
3rd Person POV
This part of the plot map has the part of a story that builds tension and suspense leading up to the climax
Rising action
Dogs are the best pets to have. They are known as “man’s best friend” for a reason. Dogs keep you company when you are sad, play with you when you are happy, and love you unconditionally.
Persuade
For 400 points, list the acronym we use for compound sentences and what it stands for!
FANBOYS
F- For
A- And
N- Nor
B- But
O- Or
Y- Yet
S- So
The wind howled through the night
Personification
Every morning when you get to school, you like to eat breakfast at the cafeteria. You said that the breakfast is so delicious and you like it better than what your mom makes at home.
2nd Person Pov
In this part of the plot map, we have the part of a story that occurs after the climax and before the resolution, and it's where the action shifts toward the end of the story
Falling action
To make French toast, you will 5 need: • 4 eggs • 1 cup half and half • 2 tsp sugar • 8 slices regular white bread • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Inform
For 500 points, list the acronym we use for an EXTENDED CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE and list what the acronym stands for!
RACES
R- Restate
A- Answer
C- Cite
E-Explain
S-Sum it up!