Foundations of language
R controlled vowels
When the letter R follows a vowel
EX: assert Matter
Definition of plot
The sequence of events and action in the story
Vowel Teams
One vowel sound that needs two letters to spell the word
EX: Prevail Railroad
Examples of conflict
Character vs character
character vs self
character vs society
character vs nature
Dipthong
Two vowels stuck together but you only hear one
EX: Book
Elements of plot
Exposition
-What starts the story
-Introduces main characters
Open syllables
Syllables that have a vowel and end with a vowel
EX: se/quence pro/pane
Types of characters
primary characters
secondary characters
teritary characters
Closed Syllables
Syllables that end in a consonant
EX: rab-bit Nap-kin
P.A.C.T.S
What does that stand for
P=PLot
A=Atmosphere
C=Characterization
T=Theme
S=Sympolism