Setting
What is setting?
The setting or settings of a story/novel are the locations or time periods that events in the story take place.
What are the elements of a plot structure?
Exposition, rising actions, climax, falling actions, resolution
What is another term for a main character?
Protagonist
What is a simile?
A simile is a comparison of two widely different things.
What are the main parts of an introductions paragraph?
Hook, thesis statement, supporting sentences
What are examples of settings?
Time periods, locations, flashbacks, etc.
What is an internal conflict?
Conflicts that deal with a character's own personal situation
What are some things that can help analyze a character?
Actions, dialogue, or thoughts the character has
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor is a phrase used to describe something that wouldn't fit it well.
What are the main parts of body paragraphs?
Transitions, claims, evidence, counterarguments
What is a flashback and how are they used?
Flashbacks are visions of the past that are used to provide context for present situations.
What are some examples of internal conflict?
An example of internal conflict is a character dealing with depression
Theme refers to the lesson, message, or moral of a story.
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a hint at a future event, similar to foreshadowing.
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay is written to argue for or against a topic
What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is a method of providing information on future events of a story.
What is an external conflict?
External conflicts are conflicts caused by others that affect the main character.
What can we look at to analyze the theme?
Title, plot, or characters can help us learn the theme of the story
What is imagery?
Imagery is the use of words to act as a visual representation of what characters are seeing.
What is the purpose of textual evidence?
Textual evidence provides insight into a claim on the text.
Why is foreshadowing used?
Foreshadowing is used to create suspense as readers can suspect what will happen to the main characters in the future.
What is an example of external conflict?
An example of external conflict is war or fighting with other people.
What is one of the main themes of "Speak."
From the title, we can understand the one of the largest themes of Speak was to speak up for yourself.
Why is figurative language used?
Figurative language is used to provide depth to the text in a story.
Why is it important to use textual evidence?
Textual evidence is important to supporting claims that one makes of a text