Point of View
Narrative Elements
Direct or Indirect?
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Vocabulary
100
Speaks directly to the reader. Puts the reader right into the context of the story. Not often seen or used in narrative writing.
What is 2nd person.
100
These words act as signals to the reader that you are moving to another event in the story or introducing a new character.
What are transition words.
100
Steve was angry at his mom. She was mean for making him take ballet lessons.
What is direct.
100
True or false: Indirect characterization will tell you the adjective or describing word for a character.
What is false.
100
A story that focuses on one small moment with the purpose of teaching or imparting some kind of lesson or message.
What is a narrative.
200
The narrator is part of the story and we witness story events: sights, sounds, and thoughts directly from their point of view. Uses keywords like "us" and "mine."
What is first person.
200
Narratives are a balance between these three elements. Any sentence in a narrative is one of these three things.
What is dialogue, narration, inner thinking.
200
He groaned, "I don't want to take ballet lessons! I'll be the only boy in class!"
What is indirect, speech, mad/angry/upset.
200
John longed for summer. He crossed off each day on the calendar triumphantly, like it was a huge accomplishment. At night, he would dream of his sailboat. These dreams would carry him through the dreary walks to school. indirectly characterize john.
What is teacher will evaluate responses.
200
The idea that applies to a whole piece of writing --also can be referred to as a one-sentence summary.
What is the main idea.
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The narrator can only experience events as we do in life: through what we see and hear. The narrator doesn't know or describe any thoughts of any character.
What is 3rd person objective.
300
These details help the reader see, hear, touch, taste, or smell as the characters in the story. They are important in order to show not tell.
What are sensory details.
300
Mary was the most beautiful girl in the room. To add, she was also well-spoken, polite, and graceful.
What is direct.
300
True or false: To get a 4 as my narrative score, I must include some element of suspense.
What is true.
300
the main events of a narrative such as a play, novel, movie, or short story is called the ________.
What is the plot.
400
The narrator is not a part of the story but is capable of knowing multiple characters' thoughts and feelings. This narrator allows us to know a lot, and is often called "all-knowing."
What is 3rd person omniscient.
400
Anxiety or anticipation that keeps the reader on his or her toes, waiting for the next event eagerly is called ______.
What is suspense.
400
Her long shiny hair flowed past her waist. Her flawless skin glowed as she entered the classroom. With a flick of her hair everyone's eyes were fixated on her. The girls were envious of her for sure.
What is indirect. Looks, effect on others.
400
True or False: The first thing I should do is read the whole story, then I should look at the questions.
What is False.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Which of the following transition words would I use to contrast two ideas, events, or people? A) Likewise, B) Despite this/that C) Furthermore D) In conclusion
What is B) Despite that Despite the arrival of the storm, Jeffrey was happy because it was his birthday.
500
The narrator is not part of the story. They can only describe the thoughts and feelings of one character. The rest of the characters we can only view objectively.
What is 3rd person limited.
500
STEAL is the method for ____________ characterization. Each letter stands for: ___________. I should have all of these in a narrative.
What is indirect characterization. Speech, Thoughts, Effect on Others, Actions, Looks.
500
"Oh no, it's Mr. Brown." I thought to myself as the substitute entered the classroom. I could see Gary chewing his nails with a panicked expression on the other side of the room. I tried to make eye contact with Mark, but he had his head down, trying not to be recognized. In fact, the whole class was silent, wishing they could slip through the cracks in the floor and escape.
What is indirect.
500
True or False: I should always make sure I can find each of my multiple choice responses in the text by going through each answer as I complete them.
What is true.
500
Which is an example of inner thinking? A) Mary watched the trees rustle in the wind. B) I didn't want Mary on my team; she's the worst at sports. C) Her mother told her to take out the trash. D) I was able to overcome my fear of flying in a plane.
What is B) I didn't want Mary on my team; she's the worst at sports.
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