Plot Structure
What part of the plot introduces characters and the setting?
Beginning / Exposition
What two things make up the setting?
Time and place
Characterization tells us what about a character?
What they are like
What text structure tells events in order?
Chronological
What is an argument trying to do?
Convince the reader
What is the main problem in a story called?
Conflict
Is “a school during winter” part of the setting?
Yes
How can an author show a character’s traits?
Through actions or words
Which structure explains why something happened?
Cause and Effect
What is one reason an author gives in an argument?
Evidence
What do we call the most exciting part of the story?
Climax
How can setting affect a story’s events?
It can change what characters do
If a character helps others, what trait might they have?
Kind
What structure shows similarities and differences?
Compare and Contrast
What technique includes characters, setting, and plot?
Narrative
What part of the plot shows how the problem is solved?
Resolution
Why might a story set during a war feel serious?
The time affects mood and events
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct tells; indirect shows
Why would an author use problem/solution?
To show an issue and a fix
Why does an author use examples in an argument?
To support their claim
Why is the climax important to the story?
It shows the turning point and biggest moment
How does setting help readers better understand a character’s choices?
It explains what the character faces
Why do an author’s details about a character matter?
They help readers understand the character
How does text structure help readers understand information?
It organizes ideas clearly
How do narrative techniques help a story feel real?
They show thoughts, actions, and events