Writing
Elements of Fiction
Who's Speaking
Literature
Genres
100
Writing that gives facts or directions
What is Expository Writing
100
The beginning of the story which introduces the reader to setting, characters and background information
What is Exposition
100
The Narrator uses the pronouns "you" and "yourself" and speaks directly to the reader
What is 2nd person
100
When the writer says one thing but means something different. Example Sarcastic
What is Verbal Irony
100
A story written about a person's life by another person
What is Biography
200
Writing used to convince or persuade a reader to take action
What is Persuasive Writing
200
The most suspenseful part of the story-the main character usually changes in some way.
What is Climax
200
The Narrator uses I, me, my and is inside the story
What is 1st person
200
When the audience knows more than the characters
What is Dramatic Irony
200
A story used to explain things in nature and uses gods
What is Myth
300
Writing used to create a picture by using the five senses. Example: The bright, red apple was sweet and juicy and crunched when I bit into it.
What is Descriptive writing
300
The events in the story leading up to the climax
What is Rising Action
300
The narrator is outside of the story, uses the pronouns he/she/they and ONLY knows the actions of the characters
What is 3rd person objective
300
When an unexpected event occurs. Ex. A policeman beats a woman in a bar because she refuses to sell him a drink
What is Situational Irony
300
A story that is not real but could actually happen
What is realistic fiction
400
Writing that expresses the writer's feelings and is written in stanzas
What is Poetry
400
The end of the story where all the loose ends are tied up
What is Resolution
400
The Narrator uses the pronouns he/she/they, is outside of the story and knows the thoughts of all characters
What is 3rd person Omniscient
400
When an object/item is used to represent something else. Example-An apple represents a teacher
What is Symbolism
400
A story that is not real but takes place during a real period in history. Ex. Copper Sun by Sharon Draper
What is Historical Fiction
500
Writing that tells a personal story about one's experiences
What is Narrative Writing
500
The series of events in a story
What is Plot
500
The narrator is outside of the story, uses pronouns he/she/they and also knows the "Thoughts" of one Character
What is 3rd person Limited
500
The central or main idea of a text
What is Theme
500
A story meant to be performed by actors
What is Drama
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