Point Of View
This point of view uses “I,” “me,” and “my.”
first-person point of view
“She was courageous” is an example of what kind of characterization.
direct characterization
Language that appeals to the five senses is called this.
imagery
The order of events in a story is called this.
plot
Dialogue is mainly used for this purpose in a story.
to show character interaction or move the plot forward
This point of view shows the thoughts of only one character.
third-person limited
When an author shows traits through actions or speech, it’s called what.
indirect characterization
“The air smelled like burnt sugar” appeals to this sense
smell
Short sentences and quick actions create this type of pacing.
fast pacing
Dialogue can reveal this about a character besides personality
relationships or motivations
This point of view knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.
third-person omniscient
This acronym (S-T-E-A-L) helps identify indirect characterization.
Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, Looks
Detailed imagery helps create this emotional feeling in a scene.
mood
Long descriptions and slow movement create this pace.
slow pacing
When an author hints at future events, it’s this technique.
foreshadowing
This point of view addresses the reader as “you.”
second-person point of view
A character kicking a chair and yelling reveals this indirectly.
anger or frustration
“Her voice cracked like dry leaves” uses this literary device.
simile
A moment that interrupts the story to show an earlier event.
a flashback
This technique is used to describe the environment or surroundings.
setting description / descriptive detail
Changing point of view affects this major element of the story.
the reader’s understanding or interpretation of events
This type of characterization is more subtle and requires inference.
indirect characterization
Writers use imagery to create this effect for the reader.
visualization / sensory experience
Authors speed up the plot to build this feeling.
suspense
When an author slows down and zooms in on one moment.
a narrative pause / detailed pacing