What is the setting of a story?
Where/when the story takes place
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective
First Person
What should an engaging introduction include?
A) A hook, background information, and a thesis statement
B) Random facts and a question
C) Only a thesis statement
D) A long, unrelated story
A) A hook, background information, and a thesis statement
What is the opening paragraph to your writing called?
Introduction
What is it called when an author writes words or phrases multiple times?
Repetition
The problem of the story is called...
conflict
Also, In addition, However, Then are examples of _______ words
Transition words
Which type of details appeal to the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create a vivid image for the reader?
Imagery
When one object represents something deeper, it is called a ________.
Symbol
What is the name of the acronym you should follow when writing a short response?
RACEACES
What does it mean to compare and contrast?
To tell how things are the same or different
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
Identify the point of view used in this sentence:
"You should always check both ways before crossing the street."
Second-person point of view
Which point of view allows the narrator to describe the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?
Third-person omniscient
Which part of an essay reminds the reader about the thesis and main points while leaving them with a final message?
The Conclusion
What is the main idea of a text called?
The central idea
What does a prefix like -un or -dis usually tell you about a word?
Not
What is the author's purpose if they want to make you laugh?
To entertain
What does it mean to "cite evidence"?
Use a quote / Use direct words from the text.
"The trees stood like silent guards." What literary device is being used?
What is at the top? The climax or the resolution?
Climax
Who is the protagonist in a story?
The main character
What kind of text structure is used when an article compares two ideas?
Compare and Contrast
What is an author's attitude called?
Tone