Author's Purpose
What is the author's purpose if theyare writing about the details of a scientific discovery?
To inform
What type of figurative language is this: Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
alliteration
introduces the characters and setting
exposition
uses the pronouns I, me, my
first person point of view
What is Mrs. Jones' daughter's name?
Hudsen
Most fictional novels are written to______________
entertain
Slowly, she fell
Slowly, she tumbled
Slowly, everything went dark
What figurative language is present in this example?
Repetition
the big, exciting, turning point
climax
A character is going to fight another character. Which type of conflict is this?
Character vs. character
How many pets does Mrs. Jones have?
3
Steve wants to get rid of the dress code. What's his purpose in writing an email to the principal to get rid of the dress code?
To persuade
Why would an author use repetition in their writing?
To show the importance of something to their reader
everything is wrapped up
resolution
Which is the one type of INTERNAL conflict?
Character vs. self
Mrs. Jones watches college football. Who does she cheer for?
Alabama
You want more people to know about the history of soccer. You are going to write a brochure and your purpose is
to inform
This is when a writer references something in history, literature, from the bible, or pop culture that they think everyone will know
allusion
hints at the conflict
rising action
A character wants to change the government so it's more fair
Character vs. society
What Hogwarts house is Mrs. Jones?
Ravenclaw
Why would an author write a poem?
To entertain, to get their message to the reader
Which type of figurative language is this: Her hair is the sun, bright and golden.
Metaphor
List the 5 plot elements we use to plot a story
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
Point of view where the narrator knows everything about every character, but is outside the story
Third person omniscient
How many siblings does Mrs. Jones have?
2