Plot
What do you use to organize plot?
A plot diagram
What is theme?
The underlying meaning of a story. It is the message the writer is trying to convey through the story.
"The trees waved their branches" what kind of figurative language is this?
personification
what does the r in race stand for?
restate the question
is this an example of imagery?
The tall green grass swayed in the wind.
yes
what is plot
the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
What is the difference between main idea and theme?
The main idea is what the book is mostly about. The theme is the message, lesson, or moral of a book.
what is a simile
comparing 2 things using like or as
what does the a in race stand for?
answer the question
what is the purpose of sensory language
to make the reader feel something
what is the purpose of plot?
A plot is the main structure of a story. It has a clearly defined beginning, middle, and end, with a climax and resolution built in. The plot ensures that every important element of the story is in place to make sense to the reader and keep the story moving.
Why is the theme important?
A story's theme is part of the reason why the author wrote the story.
what is a metaphor
comparing 2 things without using like or as
what does the c in race stand for?
cite evidence
what is the purpose of imagery
to make the reader feel something
what does the climax mean
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.
How do characters affect theme?
Your character would behave in different circumstances that help the writer in creating plot points that drive that character into an action that supports the story's theme.
what is a hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
what does the e in race stand for?
explain the evidence
what is imagery
Imagery simply refers to words or phrases that create a connection to one or more of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. It's a descriptive language that plays on the reader's senses and is tailored to invoke mental images by engaging the reader's mind on multiple levels.
what is the climax of The Outsiders
The climax of "The Outsiders" occurs when Johnny and Ponyboy are attacked by a group of Socs, resulting in Johnny killing Bob, one of the attackers. The event sets off a chain reaction of events that ultimately leads to the resolution of the story
Why do student struggle with theme?
what is figurative language?
Figurative language is a type of communication that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning. Common in comparisons and exaggerations, figurative language is usually used to add creative flourish to written or spoken language or explain a complicated idea.
what does race mean
RACE stands for: Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain. As you may have guessed, RACE is not just for literature responses! However, it does make a great tool to help learners construct their answers in a clear, logical format.
what is sensory language?
Sensory language simply refers to words or phrases that create a connection to one or more of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. It's a descriptive language that plays on the reader's senses and is tailored to invoke mental images by engaging the reader's mind on multiple levels.