Structure of a Narrative Story
Literary or Writing Techniques
Character Development
Grammar: Sentences
100
What are the 3 elements of the exposition of a story's plot diagram?
Characters, Setting, Conflict
100
Define irony.
A contradiction between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
100
Define narrator.
A speaker or character who is telling the story.
100
Define appositives
A phrase that re-names the noun next to it in a sentence.
200
Define theme.
A central message or lesson about life revealed by a literary work.
200
Define imagery.
A word of phrase that appeals to one or more of the five senses.
200
Name two points of view.
1st person and 3rd person.
200
I walked. Is this a fragment, incomplete sentence, or run-on sentence?
Incomplete Sentence
300
One rainy day, a small girl was standing on the sidewalk waiting for the school bus. As she waited she said to herself, "I wonder if I will have indoor or outdoor recess today." What is the setting of this passage?
On a sidewalk, in the rain, in the morning.
300
It was a dark and stormy night. As I walked through the old creaky house, I thought I heard voices. What is the mood of these passage?
Scary, creepy
300
A character who changes in the course of a story is a ______________ character
Dynamic or Round Character
300
I was shopping for my prom dress my friend,Allie, was there looking for a prom dress too! Is this a complete sentence, incomplete sentence, or run on sentence?
Run-on sentence
400
Put the following terms in the order they occur on a plot diagram: Falling Action Resolution Climax Rising Action
Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution
400
Name 5 figures of speech.
Alliteration Hyperbole Personification Simile Metaphor
400
Throughout the whole story, John never changes. He is always mad and angry. No matter how much people try to help him feel better, he just stays angry. What type of character is John?
Static or Flat Character
400
Fill in the blanks. She _____ to school every day (walk or walks) They _____ to the mall with their friends. (walk or walks)
walks walk
500
One day I was walking through the park and, minding my own buisness, and just looking at all the pretty flowers. All of a sudden, a man stole my purse! As he was running away, I kept yelling,"Get him! He stole my purse!" Thankfully there was a police officer near by who was able to stop him and get my purse back. Next time, I need to make sure I am paying more attention to the people around me. What is the resolution of this short passage?
Resolution- The police officer stopping him and getting the purse back
500
She always loved to smile, she would sing an upbeat song and loved to smell the followers. The author reveals that this character is very happy. What literary technique is the author using?
Characterization
500
Character vs. Self, Character vs. Character, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Nature. These are types of .....
conflict
500
I got a new couch, now I need new curtains. Is this a complete sentence, incomplete sentence, or run on sentence?
Run-on sentence
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