Point of View
when “I” am telling the story. The character is in the story, relating his or her experiences directly.
First person POV
The hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature, music, or movies.
Foreshadowing
The main character in the story experiences conflicts with others, especially the antagonist.
Man VS Man
Direct comparison between two unlike objects, in which one becomes the other WITHOUT using like, as, than, resembles, seems, etc.
Metaphor
What do you learn about this society as a whole based on the home’s many automated features in "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
They depend on the house and technology everyday.
The story is told to “you.” This POV is not common in fiction, but it’s still good to know (it is common in nonfiction).
Second person POV
How is foreshadowing used?
through setting, characters, words, actions, music, or symbols.
The protagonist experiences conflict with society as a whole.
Man VS Society
An extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
What can you infer is going to happen based on the quote?
“Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud,” said the sergeant-major, “but I warn you of the Consequences.”
Something bad was going to happen within the story because its says “I warn you of the consequences.”
True or false: when the story is told about you, it is in first person point of view.
false. First person point of view is used with “I”. Second person is used about YOU.
Red Herrings
The conflict between a man and mechanical antagonists or the mechanization of society in general.
Man VS Machines
Giving an animal or object human-like characteristics
Personification
Since the king loved his daughter dearly, why do you think he threw her lover in prison?
He might have wanted to protect her from him because the king knew that the princesses lover wasn’t royalty and might have wanted to use her to become wealthy
The story is about “he” or “she.” This is the most common point of view in commercial fiction. The narrator is outside of the story and relating the experiences of a character.
Third person POV
True or False: Foreshadowing always has to be completely accurate.
False
*It is possible that foreshadows lead a reader to anticipate something that never actually happens.*
A character attempts to break free of a predetermined path OR is searching for his path. "Fate"
Man VS Destiny
A word or phrase not meant to be taken literally.
Idiom
What does the description of the house in "There Will Come Soft Rains" tell you about the family and their relationship to nature?
The family relies on the house and most likely never goes outside.
The story is still about “he” or “she,” but the narrator has full access to the thoughts and experiences of all characters in the story.
third person point of view, omniscient
Why do we use foreshadowing?
To add drama, suspense, and it helps make predictions.
The protagonist experience conflict with his/her conscience.
Man VS Self
Creates a visual picture in your mind. (5 Senses)
Imagery
What does the quote show in the story?
“Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud,” said the sergeant-major, “but I warn you of the Consequences.”
The quotes shows foreshadowing.