Story Elements
the sequence of events in a story
plot
the advantages and disadvantages
the pros and cons
a word that means exactly or almost the same as another
synonym
the beginning of a story that sets up the characters, background, setting and conflict
exposition
briefly state the most important facts or main points about something
summarize
a problem or struggle between opposing forces
conflict
similarities and differences
compare and contrast
a word that means the opposite of another
antonym
words or phrases that connect ideas (for example, yet, finally, in addition)
transitions
a logical guess; a conclusion based on evidence
inference
a conversation between two or more characters
dialogue
describes events in the order they occur; time order
chronological or sequence
similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification, idioms, hyperboles are examples of this
figurative language
process of rearranging, adding, or removing sentences, paragraphs or words.
revise or revision
writer (or speaker's) attitude evident through word choice
tone
narrator's position in relation to the story being told (ex: first person)
point of view
a group of related sentences with pieces of information that provide examples
main idea and supporting details
descriptive words or phrases that connect to one or more of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch
sensory language
the main argument of an essay that must be supported by evidence
the claim
a group of lines in a poem
a stanza
the highest point of interest; the turning point in the plot
a relationship between actions in which one is the result of another
cause and effect
the most basic meaning of a word with no prefix or suffix. Many are Greek or Latin in origin
root word
statement found in the introduction of essay that reveals the topic and claim
thesis statement
to entertain, to persuade, to inform, etc; the reason for writing
the author's purpose or intent/intention