Parts of a Story
Where and when stories take place
Setting
Point of view that uses pronouns like "I," "me," "my," and "we" because the narrator is a character in the story
First person
A person, place, or a thing.
Noun
The 14-year-old narrator who loves movies and books
Ponyboy Curtis
Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally became heroes after this dangerous event
Church Fire
A person who is telling a story
Narrator
This point of view uses pronouns like "you" that speaks directly to the reader.
Second person
A type of noun that starts with a capital letter because it names a specific person or place. For example, "Mars" or "Ms. Connelly."
Proper noun
This character is the "gang's pet" and was badly beaten up by the Socs before the story begins
Johnny Cade
Johnny and Ponyboy run away to this place after the park fight
Abandoned Church
The series of events that builds tension leading up the the climax
Rising Action
Point of view that knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Third Person Omniscient
Identify the adjective in this sentence: "The cat is fast and quick."
Fast/quick
This character lived in New York City and is much tougher and meaner than the others.
Ponyboy cuts and bleaches his hair because of this event
Hiding from the police after Bob is killed
The beginning events of a story that introduce background information
Exposition
Identify the point of view in this sentence: "You walk into the dark cave and feel a cold breeze on your face. You walk slowly and feel your feet sink into the ground."
Second person
Type of verbs that describe physical or mental activity. For example, "run," "swim," "think," or "explode."
Action verbs
This character gave up a college scholarship to work two jobs and keep his brothers together
Darry (Darrel) Curtis
Ponyboy and Dally read this book while hiding out in the Church
Gone With The Wind
The peak tension/turning point in a story
Climax
Identify the point of view in this sentence: Mia gripped the edge of her desk until her knuckles turned white. She watched as Ms. Connelly went down each aisle holding the test results in her hand. When Ms. Connelly reached her desk, Mia gulped in fear. I must have failed, she thought.
Limited Third Person
Identify the prepositional phrase in this sentence: "The cat is under the table."
Under the table
This character gives Ponyboy and Johnny money and a gun before sending them away
Dally
Who famously told Ponyboy to "Stay Gold"
Johnny