Elements of a Story
The sequence of events in a story
What is plot?
Prewriting technique used to organize ideas using circles
What is clustering/cluster diagram?
Sentence that consist of ONE independent clause
What is a simple sentence?
When and where a story takes place
What is setting
Part of the paragraph that expresses the author's main points
What is a thesis statement?
It has one clause (subject and verb) but does not express a complete thought.
What is a dependent clause?
Struggle against the protagonist and adds to the conflict of a story
What is an antagonist?
Sentence that grabs the attention of the reader
What is a hook?
Sentence that consists of TWO or more independent clauses
What is a compound sentence?
A story that depicts a struggle of Joe being black
What is man vs. society?
Words used to give sequence to an essay
What are transition words?
An independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses
What is a complex sentence?
Synonym of resolution or conclusion of the plot
What is denouement?
Process that helps check sentence fluency, ideas and content, and correct grammar mistakes in writing
What is editing?
"Robert runs, and Loren jumps," is an example of what type of sentence?
What is a compound sentence?