Point of View 1
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
What is first person pov?
At half-past nine, that night, Tom and Sid were sent to bed, as usual. They said their prayers, and Sid was soon asleep. Tom lay awake and waited, he felt impatience. He thought about waking up in the morning and getting on an airplane for the first time. He could not wait to go to Disney World!
What point of view is this?
3rd person omniscient? limited? or objective?
Third Person Limited
Interrogative- asks a question (?)
True or False
TRUE
What is exposition?
The beginning of the story. The reader is introduced to the main characters and the setting is established. A conflict may be established as well.
The feeling of anticipation or tension created by the writer, it increases during the rising action.
What is suspense
If you are confused about something in class, don't wait. Raise your hand and ask for help immediately. Do it while your teacher is still explaining the material. Your teacher will probably be happy that you are taking an active part in your education and should attempt to explain the material in a different way. If you are still confused, ask your teacher if he or she is available after class to give you additional instruction. You are worth it. Don't give up on yourself.
What is second person pov?
he bell rang. "Oh no! I'm going to be late for science! I've got to go," said Cassie to her friend Tom. Tom rolled his eyes and said, "Little Miss Perfect can't be late." This upset Cassie. She hated when people gave her a hard time for trying to do the right thing, especially Tom. "Quiet you," she said while swinging at Tom with her folder. He narrowly dodged the strike and said, "Be careful now. Attacking another student is a level two offense." Then he smiled a big, cheesy grin at her.
What is third person limited?
You need to do your homework?
What type of sentence?
What is imperative sentence?
What is the resolution?
Resolution is the ending. In the resolution, the conflict may or may not be solved. Loose ends are tied up and the main character has learned a lesson OR changed in some way.
This occurs when the writer gives clues about what may happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.
What is third person omniscient?
We laughed and talked as we left the gymnasium. However, when I was almost back at my classroom door, I heard voices raised in anger as if in some sort of argument.
What point of view is used here?
What is first person?
It is cold inside the media center.
What type of sentence?
What is declarative?
The part of the plot where the events are still happening but the conflict is starting to end and get solved.
Falling Action
The sequence of events that makes up a story is called...
the plot.
The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together. Neither of them was smiling. After a long period of silence, Kevin said, "This isn't going to work. I mean, you're a dog person and I'm a cat person." Juno nodded. A tear rolled down her face. Kevin went on, "If we got married and bought a house, what kind of pet would we get? Some kind of cat-dog? Somebody's going to be unhappy." Juno began sobbing and said, "Ok, let's just end it now. Have fun with your slobbery dogs." She jumped off the bench and ran into the woods.
What is third person limited?
3. The scarecrow sagged on the pole. The corn reached for the heavens. A man dressed in gray was walking through the cornfield. The field rustled as he parted the spears. Soon he reached a breach in the field. A road cut across the landscape. The man in gray began walking down the road toward the sun. He walked to a farmhouse and knocked on the door. A man in a white shirt opened the door. "May I help you?" the white shirted man asked. The man in gray responded, "My name is Julius Cornwall. I've travelled from the future to deliver a message to you."
What is the point of view?
Label the point of view.
What is third person objective?
I had a great time with you today!
What type of sentence?
What is exclamatory?
This is a turning point or pivotal moment in the story. It is the main action or the biggest moment of decision for the protagonist.
Climax
Narrative perspective is another term for ...
Point of View
Today is going to be a busy day. I have to get the computers ready for the class. I have to go to the copy room to make copies of the math worksheet. "I hope I don’t forget to go to the library to get more books!" said the librarian. Who is the narrator?
The librarian
A bus drove by Kiko as she sat on the park bench. A woman pushed a double stroller with a set of twins down the sidewalk. Several pigeons approached Kiko. "Go away, flying rats. I do not have any food for you," Kiko shouted at the birds. They squawked and flew off. She picked up the newspaper, flipped through a few pages, and put it back down. Then her phone rang.
What is third person objective?
Create a compound sentence: David likes video games. David does not like to pay for video games.
David likes video games, but he does not like to pay for video games.
List the elements of plot in order
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
He spoke (polite / politely) to the teacher.
Choose the correct term and identify the part of speech.
Politely (adverb)