Name that Technique
Story Element
Mood or Tone?
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AUTHOR'S MOVES
What you Know bout Me
100
“Her smile was as bright as the morning sun.”
Simile
100
The time and place in which a story occurs.
Setting
100
After defeating the antagonist, Maya returns home, repairs her relationship with her sister, and begins school again.
Mood
100
Devin walks inside soaking wet and drops a closed umbrella beside the door. What can you infer?
It is probably raining, and Devin did not use his umbrella.
100
PIE traditionally stands for what three common author's purposes?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
100
My birthday is what month
March
200
“The angry wind slapped against the windows.”
Personification
200
The story wraps up with the girl realizing that she was better off single than with a guy who did not value her worth. She was finally happy.
Resolution
200
The author's or speaker's attitude toward the subject.
Tone
200
When the teacher announces a surprise test, Nia immediately smiles and closes the textbook she'd been studying all morning. What can you infer?
Nia feels prepared/confident.
200
An article provides statistics about teen sleep habits and explains how sleep affects learning. What is the primary purpose?
To inform/explain
200
My favorite animal or insect
Butterflies
300
“The sour smell of spoiled milk filled the warm kitchen while flies buzzed around the overflowing trash.”
Imagery
300
A narrator says, “I didn't know it then, but opening that envelope would destroy everything.” Which point of view is being used?
First Person point of view
300
“The puppy stumbled across the carpet, tripping over its oversized paws as the children laughed.” What mood is created?
Playful
300
Jordan says, “I'm fine,” but avoids eye contact, clenches his fists, and quickly leaves the room. What can you infer?
Jordan is upset despite saying he is fine.
300
An advertisement shows injured animals alongside the words “They can't speak for themselves. You can.” What is the primary purpose?
To persuade
300
Name all my kids
King Kayden Kairo
400
“The classroom was a zoo after the substitute arrived.”
Metaphor
400
Malik wants to confess that he broke the window, but he is afraid of disappointing his mother. What type of conflict is this?
Internal
400
“Another brilliant decision from the people who brought us three-hour cafeteria lines.” What is the tone?
Sarcastic
400
The dog hides beneath the table whenever Mr. Harris raises his voice. What can you infer?
The dog is frightened by his raised voice/possibly associates it with something negative.
400
Why might an author use imagery when describing a setting?
To help readers visualize/experience the setting and establish mood.
400
How many kids do I have
3
500
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500
After defeating the antagonist, Maya returns home, repairs her relationship with her sister, and begins school again.
Falling Action
500
“After everything our community has survived, we continue to stand together.” What tone is conveyed?
Proud / hopeful / determined
500
Keisha checks the clock four times, refreshes her phone repeatedly, and jumps whenever she hears footsteps outside. What can you infer?
She is anxiously waiting for someone or something.
500
An author repeats the phrase “We deserve better” throughout a speech. Why?
To emphasize the central message and strengthen the persuasive impact
500
I'm in my __________ year of teaching
5
600
“Run. Keep running. Don't look back. Run.”
Repetition
600
A family becomes trapped inside their home during a dangerous hurricane. What conflict is occurring?
External (Character vs Nature)
600
“Don't turn around,” she whispered. “It knows when you're looking.” The lights suddenly went out. What mood is created?
Fearful / ominous
600
Marcus deletes a text message as soon as his mother enters the room and quickly locks his phone. What can you infer?
He is hiding something from his mother.
600
An author begins an article about distracted driving with the story of a teenager involved in a crash before presenting statistics. Why?
To create an emotional connection and capture the audience's attention before presenting factual evidence.
600
Favorite gift to receive
Candles or Journals
700
“The abandoned house groaned as Malik stepped onto the porch.”
Personification
700
Strange messages, disappearing objects, and unexplained noises become increasingly frequent as the protagonist investigates an abandoned school.
Rising Action
700
“The hallway was silent except for the slow drip of water. Somewhere behind her, a locker door creaked open.” What mood is created?
Suspenseful/eerie/creepy
700
A student who normally participates stops raising her hand after classmates laugh at one of her answers. What can you infer?
She likely feels embarrassed and/or less confident
700
A writer describing poverty repeatedly uses words such as “trapped,” “struggle,” “barrier,” and “fight.” How does the word choice affect the text?
It emphasizes hardship and creates a serious/urgent tone.
700
What is my favorite color
Red
800
During the trial, Marcus suddenly remembers being six years old and watching his father get arrested. The story shifts back to that moment.
Flashback
800
After months of hiding the truth, Amari finally confronts the person who has been threatening her. This confrontation determines what happens next. What part of the plot is this?
Climax
800
An author describes a politician's promise as “another beautifully wrapped box containing absolutely nothing.” What tone is being expressed?
Critical / Sarcastic
800
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800
A speech about school funding includes detailed examples of broken technology, outdated books, and overcrowded classrooms. Why would the speaker include these details?
To provide evidence and persuade the audience that change/resources are needed
800
I love to travel, name one of the places I've traveled too
Mexico Bahamas Hawaii Puerto Rico
900
Every time Lena sees the broken watch, she remembers the night her father disappeared.
Symbolism
900
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900 Points
900
“He stared at the empty chair across the table. Her coffee cup was still sitting exactly where she'd left it.” What mood is created?
Somber / sad / melancholic
900
The front door is open. Muddy footprints lead upstairs. Nobody in the family owns shoes that large. What can you reasonably infer?
Someone else may have entered the house.
900
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900
Rocket Power
1000
At the beginning of the story, the narrator mentions that Jamal should have listened when his grandmother warned him never to enter the basement.
Foreshadowing
1000
A story begins and ends at the same abandoned playground. At the beginning, the protagonist is afraid to enter it. At the end, she walks through it alone without hesitation. What does the repeated setting help reveal?
Character Development
1000
A narrator describes a destroyed childhood neighborhood as “the kingdom we once ruled, now reduced to boarded windows and weeds.” Identify the likely tone AND mood
nostalgic / sorrowful
1000
Before entering the courtroom, Elijah removes a folded photograph from his pocket, looks at it, whispers “This is for you,” and walks inside. What can you infer?
The person in the photograph is connected to his reason for being there and motivates him
1000
An author tells the same event first from the victim's perspective and then from the accused person's perspective. What is the likely purpose?
To show how perspective affects interpretation and reveal complexity/bias.
1000
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