Plot Elements
What 3 things are introduced in the exposition?
Characters
Setting
Background Info
The thesis statement is made up of the _______ + _______.
Claim + Reason(s)
______ is a comparison between two things.
Metaphor
Determine the conflict:
Angela is having the time of her life on a cruise ship with food and fun all around her. Just as she is preparing for the limbo competition, the ship crashes into an iceberg, which punctures the hull and causes the ship to sink. Now she and a group of strangers must fight for survival on a life raft deep in the ice-cold ocean waters with limited supplies.
The ship crashes
External (man vs. nature)
The richest man in town was losing his hearing and he offered a large reward to anyone who could find a remedy for his condition.
What does remedy mean?
A cure or a treatment.
The protagonist is the __________.
Main Character
Each body paragraph should have ______ to help support/prove your statements.
Evidence
“It took my dad a million years to make my breakfast” is an example of a ______.
Hyperbole
The dog slobbered his huge tongue up Alice’s face, leaving behind a sticky trail. “Yuck!” Alice shouted while wiping the slobber from off of her brow. Alice didn’t like the dog that her parents got her. She had wanted a cute little dog that could sit in her lap and wear tiny sweaters, not a great big hound that knocked over her dolls with its tail and left drool puddles everywhere. “Go away!” Alice shouted at the great hulking beast. If the dog understood what she was saying, he didn’t seem to show it.
What is Alice’s perspective on the dog?
She doesn't like it. She is annoyed/disgusted by it
What type of sentence is this (simple, compound, or complex, or compound complex)?
I went to the spring to get some water, and I saw a deer drinking there.
compound
When a character has a problem with an outside force it is called an ________ conflict
External
The author's purpose of an argumentative essay is to ________.
Persuade
“Ms. Morris makes marvelous muffins” is an example of ______.
Alliteration
Determine the theme of the following passage:
All Victor ever wanted to do with his life was be a singer. He didn’t pay attention in school, and he spent all his time at home listening to music and impersonating his idols. His mother tried to teach him the value of getting an education and having a backup plan. But Victor would respond the same way every time, “Mom, I won’t need to know any of that boring old stuff when I’m famous. You’ll see.” There was a major problem with Victor’s plan: he wasn't any good at singing. Victor enjoyed singing so much that he didn’t notice the pained look on the faces of those who endured his singing. Soon Victor dropped out of high school to focus on his music career. The years passed and the doors never opened.
Have a back up plan or sometimes you should listen to others advice
Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor’s house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn’t start, Andy lent him his lawn mower.
What character trait does Andy demonstrate?
Helpful, neighborly, or kind
The turning point or most exciting part of the story is called the ______.
Climax
The opposing argument or what others would say to your argument is called the _______.
Counterclaim/Counter-argument
This figurative language focuses on the 5 senses. It helps the reader picture what the author is writing.
Imagery
Crack! Thunderstruck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset? Give evidence.
It's raining and he can’t go outside to play/picnic.
Determine the tone:
“I am so proud to say farewell to our graduating class!” Principal Bubbletop said triumphantly. The students threw their hats high in the air and cheered. The parents and spectators stood and clapped loudly.
Ecstatic, happy, or proud
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is the moral or life lesson of the story. Main idea is a summary of the story's main points.
_____ is your response to the counterclaim. It is your “come back” for your argument.
Rebuttal
“The printer spit out the paper” is an example of _____.
Personification
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep. When he came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He flipped the soup can and covered it with garbage. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
What evidence from the text shows that Kyle is trying to hide something?
“He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He flipped the soup can and covered it with garbage.”
Determine the main idea:
Screech! When a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the vehicle to stop in motion. It begins when the pedal is pushed. At this moment brake fluid is released into the braking mechanisms. As the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a friction to be applied. This friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely.