Point of View
Figurative Language Definitions
STAAR Writing
Elements/Structure of Drama
Run-On Sentence /Fragment/ OR Sentence?
100
This point of view is where the narrator is not in the story, but knows the thoughts and feelings of every character.
What is third person omniscient?
100
Words of phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses. (look, sound, feel, taste, smell)
What is imagery?
100
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
100
The people who perform in a play
What are actors?
100
Because it requires a lot of skill and determination.
What is a fragment?
200
This point of view is when the narrator is in the story.
What is first person?
200
The use of a person, place, thing, or event that stands for itself and represents some other meaning as well.
What is symbolism?
200
This is found in the introduction paragraph of an essay and it helps to catch the reader's attention. It can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a hook?
200
This is a solitary speech in which the character in a play is speaking to themselves (or to the audience)
What is a soliloquy?
200
Water can be found in the earth's surface and it can be found under the earth's surface.
What is a run-on sentence?
300
Hank was excited for a day off from school. All he could think about was how much fun he would have. Bill, however, was sad that he didn't get to go to school. The only thing that was on his mind is how many chores he would have to do.
What is third person omniscient?
300
Human traits and qualities are given to non-living things (emotions, gestures, speech, sensations, etc)
What is personification?
300
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusions?
300
These are instructions for the actors, the director, and the stage crew and are normally written in italics
What are stage directions?
300
If I want to become famous.
What is a fragment?
400
First, take the DVD out of the box. Make sure it does not have any scratches on it. Place the DVD in the Blu-Ray player. Now, you are ready to watch the movie!
What is second person?
400
A word of phrase used to make a comparison between two people, things, animals, or places without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
400
This is the MOST important sentence in entire essay; it helps to drive your essay and keeps the writer focused on what should be explained in the essay.
What is a thesis statement?
400
This is the person who sets the scene for a play and comments on the action
Who is the narrator?
400
Being a straight-A student is great, but understanding the material is more important.
What is a sentence?
500
This point of view is when the narrator is not in the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is third person limited?
500
A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two different things using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
500
Words or phrases that can be used to signal shift to a new idea of part of your essay.
What are transition words/phrases?
500
A long speech given by one character to another during a conversation
What is a monologue?
500
When it rains, the rain forms runoff, the abundance of rain causes some areas to flood.
What is a run-on sentence?
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