terms
what is setting
time
place
situation
what is a character
anyone in the book or movie
describe theme
the main idea of the story (main massage)
what is visual imagery
Helps readers imagine what something looks like.
what dose R stand for
restate the question. Be sure to use the author’s name and title of the selection.
what is a flashback
remembering something that happened earlier in time
what is a flat character
A character that has one or two traits. Not well developed. Flat characters often reflect common stereotypes.
describe Physical description
the characters appearance.
what is Auditory imagery
Helps readers imagine what something sounds like.
what dose A stand for
answer
what is foreshadowing
the use of hint or clues to suggest something that will happen later
what is a round character
A character that is complex and has many qualities and personality traits, like a real person.
describe dialogue
what the characters speak about in the story.
what is olfactory imagery
Helps readers imagine what something smells like.
what dose C stand for
cite evidence from the text to support
what is a protagonist
the main character
what is a static character
A character who does not change throughout the story; has the same one or two traits/qualities at the beginning and the end. They experience no personal growth.
describe actions
what the character does/how they behave
what is tactile imagery
Helps readers imagine what something feels like.
what dose E stand for
explain
what is suspense
A feeling of excitement or anticipation that is created in the reader as they wonder what will happen next
what is a dynamic character
A character who has many qualities/traits and is continuously developing. A permanent change takes place in some aspect of their character, personality, or outlook. The change may be big or small; the character may appear better or worse.
describe thoughts and feelings
the inner workings of a character or what they think about and feel.
what is gustatory imagery
Helps readers imagine what something tastes like.
what dose S stand for
sum up