Plot
What's the purpose of an Exposition?
Exposition: Introduce the characters and settings
How does a character show the theme?
Shouted, gasped, drooled, giggled, etc.
How can we use Metaphors and Similes?
Use Metaphors and Similes to compare characters to other things
What's the purpose of the Conflict?
Conflict: Introduce the main problem and concepts
What's the purpose of a character's motivation?
The motivation informs the character's decisions
Find the mistake:
"I don't like you", he said.
Comma before the quotation mark
How can we use Imagery?
Use Imagery (our 5 senses) to describe the setting
What's the purpose of the Rising Action
Rising Action: Escalate the conflict and build the story to the climax
What are 3 ways to show a character's traits?
Dialogue, Actions, Emotions
The story's writing style
How can we use Symbols?
Symbols: Create an object that represents the theme, then make it an important part of the story
What's the purpose of the Climax?
Climax:Resolve the conflict and show the theme being learned
What's the purpose of a character flaw?
The character learns the theme by overcoming the flaw
How can we use the story's genre to improve its voice?
Think about the genre's intended emotions, then use synonyms to create those emotions
How can we use Foreshadowing?
Use foreshadowing to hint at the climax and ending throughout the story
What's the purpose of the Falling Action?
Falling Action: Show the effects/consequences of the theme