Point of View
What point of view uses the words I, me, and my?
First-person
What is theme?
The lesson or message of a story.
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
What should you include when answering a question about a story?
Text evidence.
What does “voice” mean in a story?
The narrator’s personality or tone.
What point of view uses he, she, or they?
Third-person
Is theme a topic or a lesson?
A lesson.
“She ran as fast as lightning.” Is this a simile or metaphor?
Simile
What does text evidence mean?
Words or sentences from the story that support your answer.
If a narrator sounds thankful and appreciative, what word describes their voice?
Grateful
Why might an author choose first-person point of view?
To show the narrator’s thoughts and feelings.
What is a possible theme for a story about two friends who forgive each other?
Forgiveness is important / Friendship is valuable.
“The classroom was a zoo.”
Is this literal or figurative?
Figurative
If a question asks “How do you know?” what must you include?
A sentence from the text.
If a character keeps complaining, how might their voice sound?
Negative / annoyed / resentful
Change this sentence to third-person:
“I ran to the park because I was late.”
He/She ran to the park because he/she was late.
Which is a theme?
A. Dogs
B. Loyalty
Loyalty
What is a metaphor?
A comparison without using like or as.
Which is better evidence?
A. “He was mad.”
B. “He slammed the door and refused to speak.”
B
How can readers tell how a character feels?
By their words, actions, and thoughts.
Which point of view lets readers know what only one character is thinking?
First-person
How do readers figure out the theme?
By looking at character actions, problems, and lessons learned.
“He was a shining star in class.”What does this MOST likely mean?
He did very well / stood out.
Why is text evidence important?
It proves your answer is correct.
If a narrator looks back on childhood memories, are they speaking in the present or reflecting on the past?
Reflecting on the past.