Mechanics, Usage, Grammar
What is the definition of a simple sentence?
A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.
Define exposition.
The exposition introduces background information about events, settings, characters, and more to the audience or readers.
What is a topic sentence?
Gives you the main idea of the paragraph.
What's the definition of a simile?
A simile compares to unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is character v self?
A character in competition with themself.
Give an example of a simple sentence.
Lucy rode her bike to the park.
What is the inciting incident?
The event that sets the central conflict in motion.
What is a concrete detail?
Details, facts, and backs up your topic sentence
What's a metaphor?
Comparing two things that aren't alike and suggesting they have things in common.
What is character v character
Character is against another character.
What is a compound sentence?
A compound sentence has two independent clauses.
What's the definition of rising action?
Related series of incidents in literary plot that builds toward the point of greatest interest.
What is a commentary sentence?
Sentence based on your opinion in a paragraph.
Definition of a hyperbole.
An exaggeration that can't be true.
What is character v nature?
Character is in opposition to the weather.
Give an example of a complex sentence.
Jane went to work today, even though she had the flu.
What's the climax?
A point in a story in which the conflict or tension is the highest.
What is the concluding sentence?
A sentence that rephrases the topic and wraps up the paragraph.
Definition of personification.
Giving something human qualities that aren't human.
What's character v society?
The protagonist is placed in opposition to society.
What is the definition of a compound-complex sentence?
This sentence contains two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
What is the falling action?
After the climax has been reached and the conflict was resolved.
What is the parenthetical documentation formatting?
(author's last name page number)
What's an alliteration?
The repetition of begging constant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.
Use character v character in a sentence.
The character Joe has a baseball game coming up and he will be competing against his friend Sam.