Point Of View
This point of view uses “I,” “me,” and “my.”
first-person point of view
When a narrator tells you outright, “She was courageous,” it is an example of this kind of characterization.
What is direct characterization?
Language that appeals to the five senses is called this.
What is imagery?
The order of events in a story is called this.
plot
"Steven could not stand Ben making a mockery of him anymore. Every word Ben spoke filled Steven with an intense rage as his face turned a deep red. Suddenly, Steven charged forward towards Ben, shoving him to the ground."
This passage shows this type of conflict.
What is man vs man conflict?
This point of view shows the thoughts of only one character.
third-person limited
When an author shows traits through actions or speech, it’s called this.
What is indirect characterization?
This is the central message or lesson an author wants readers to understand about life.
What is theme?
Short sentences and quick actions create this type of pacing.
fast pacing
"Allie sat on her bed wondering what to do. This decision was eating her alive. Should she go to all the way to Boston to attend her dream school if she has a sick mother to care for back in Georgia? She tossed and turned all night, pondering the morality of each choice."
This passage is an example of this conflict type.
What is man vs self?
This point of view knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.
third-person omniscient
This acronym (S-T-E-A-L) helps identify indirect characterization.
Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, Looks
A character wears a broken watch throughout the story. The watch represents the character's inability to let go of the past. This literary device is called this.
What is symbolism?
Long descriptions and slow movement create this pace.
slow pacing
"Katniss Everdeen held up her 3 fingers to all of District 11; a symbol acknowledging the unjust Hunger Games that killed her friend Rue. Her motion was an act of defiance against the makers of the Hunger Games in the Capital."
This passage shows an example of this type of conflict.
What is man vs society?
This point of view addresses the reader as “you.”
second-person point of view
This kind of character has an internal change from the beginning of the story to the end.
What is a dynamic character?
“Her voice cracked like dry leaves” uses this literary device.
What is a simile?
A moment that interrupts the story to show an earlier event.
a flashback
In 2001: A Space Odyssey, an AI system named HAL 9000 controls everything for the astronauts aboard Discovery One, a spaceship on its way to Jupiter. When astronauts determine HAL has made a crucial error, they decide to disconnect it. HAL overhears and begins to retaliate, cutting of life support systems that the astronauts need to survive.
This is an example of this type of conflict.
What is man vs technology?
Changing point of view affects this major element of the story.
the reader’s understanding or interpretation of events
This kind of character does not have an internal change. They stay the same throughout the whole story.
What is a static character?
"Izzie had always wanted to make the school soccer team. After being cut during tryouts, she felt disappointed and thought about giving up. Instead, she practiced every day after school, asked coaches for advice, and worked on her weaknesses. The next year, Izzie not only made the team but became one of its strongest players."
A possible theme of this passage is this.
What is that hard work pays off/ perseverance leads to success/ don't give up on your goals?
Authors speed up the plot to build this feeling.
suspense
"Liam had trained for months to hike to the top of Eagle Peak. Halfway up the mountain, dark clouds rolled in and a powerful storm began. Strong winds pushed against him, rain soaked his clothes, and the trail became slippery and dangerous. Liam had to decide whether to keep going or find a way to stay safe until the storm passed."
This passage is an example of this type of conflict.
What is man vs nature?