Elements of Narrative
Define setting
Time, place, and circumstance
Define Foreshadowing
Giving a hint of something to come
Parts of an essay
Introduction, body, and conclusion
True or False: An argumentative essay states your opinion
False: An argument states a position
Name one thing you should do before beginning the test
Read the writing prompt, read the titles of the text, read the background information...
What are the parts of a plotline
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
The feeling created by the author through their writing for the reader.
Words that help a writer identify when to write an informative essay
Write an essay that explains or write an essay that informs
What is the goal of an argumentative piece of writing
To persuade or convince an audience to support your position using facts
Difference between fiction and nonfiction
Fiction is imaginary stories while nonfiction is real
Name three types of conflict
Internal or External
Man vs. Self, Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Technology, and Man vs. Unknown
Define flashback
A reference to an episode in the story that happened previously
Acronym for parts of an introduction
H.I.T.
What are the main differences between informative and argumentative writing
Arguments are written to convince, while informative essays are written to explain. Arguments also include a counter argument
Why should students use the white paper
White paper is to take notes or outline an essay or story
The event in a story that is the highest point of tension or drama in a narratives’ plot. The part where the actions shifts.
The climax
Define symbolism
When an object or a person is used to represent a bigger idea or a different meaning
Ways to cite information in an informative essay
Direct quote or paraphrased information using parenthetical citation
Why is it important to have a counterclaim
It is important to have a counterclaim in an argumentative essay because addressing the opposing side makes your position stronger
When someone not in the story tells the story
3rd Person Point of View
Name the five elements of narrative in "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes.
Setting: Sidewalk in the city and a rooming house
Conflict: Roger needs money for shoes
Characters: Roger and Mrs. Jones
Plot: Roger tries to steal the purse, gets caught, and learns that Mrs. JOnes would have given him the money.
Theme: Sometimes things are not as they seem.
Define irony
The opposite of what is expected. It can be situational, verbal, or dramatic.
List strategies a student could use to write a conclusion
Echo the introduction, restate main ideas, use an anecdote, make a proposal, call to action, etc.
What is a rebuttal
An opportunity to contradict the opposing argument
The author's attitude about the topic they are writing about-can be positive, negative, or neutral
Tone