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A thesis statement is one _____ that sets the goal of the essay.
Sentence
(author's last name page #)
Ex: (Poe 3)
Imagery appeals to what?
The five senses
(Touch, taste, sight, smell, sound)
What is this conflict type?
I decided to confront the bully while we were in the hallway. I walked up to her and told her to knock it off.
Person vs. Person
The turning point in a story
(usually the most exciting)
Climax
A theme statement is one _____.
Sentence
What is evidence?
A direct quote from the text
Fill in the blank:
Mood is the ______ you get when you read a piece of literature.
Feeling
What is this conflict type?
The matrix is controlled by AI and Neo is fighting to overthrow it.
Person vs. Technology
The suspenseful moments leading up to the turning point in the story
Rising Action
A thesis statement should start with what?
TAG
Title, Author, Genre
Direct: The text tells you
Indirect: The text shows you through their actions
What are the 3 types of POV and what are the pronouns that go with them?
2nd Person: you/your
3rd Person: he/she/they/them
What is this conflict type?
The man fought to survive on the island after the plane crash. The sun burned his skin and left him dehydrated, and the other animals on the island stalked him like prey.
Person Vs. Nature
The end of the story where readers get some closure (hopefully)
Resolution
Fix all of the grammar mistakes in this sentence:
The grill belonged to my brother and I, and we would take it to the Beach every friday to barbecue for our best friends party.
The grill belonged to my brother and me, and we would take it to the beach every Friday to barbecue for our best friend's party.
What are the two types of characters we can have in a story and what does each one mean?
Static: Character doesn't change
Dynamic: Character changes or grows
What are the two types of third person POV and tell me the difference
Limited: Reader knows one character's thoughts
Omniscient: Reader knows all the character's thoughts
What is this conflict type?
Bailey was struggling to come up with a solution because she thought nobody would believe what she had to say. She wrestled with this self doubt inside her head for days.
Person vs. Self
The events that begin to wrap up the story and tie the loose ends
Falling Action
What are the three things you should NOT include when you are writing in Formal/Objective Tone?
No personal pronouns
No slang
No contractions
What does STEAL stand for in characterization?
Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, Looks
Mood includes _______, _________. and ________
setting, imagery, word choice (diction)
What is this conflict type?
Katniss Everdeen is attempting to overthrow the government and change the way the districts are structured. Many people in the districts and the government are unhappy with her actions and are actively trying to take her out.
Person Vs. Society
The background information
(setting, characters, some conflict)
Exposition