PARTS OF PLOT
What is the definition of plot?
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that make up the narrative, focusing specifically on the cause-and-effect relationship between those events
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
Adjectives modify Nouns and Pronouns and adverbs Verbs, Adjectives, and other Adverbs
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What is an example of a metaphor?
Her smile is the sun.
What is the meaning of suspense?
The feeling of anxious anticipation or apprehension about what is going to happen next.
What should be included in the exposition?
The exposition is the foundational beginning of the story
Give me a simple sentence.
The dog barked loudly.
Why must you always include a citation after a quote?
Why do writers use imagery in their stories?
hat is the difference between mood and tone?
Tone is the Author's Attitude.
Mood is the Reader's Feeling.
What is the definition of the climax of a story?
The climax is the most crucial, intense, and dramatic moment in the plot. It is the major turning point where the central conflict of the story reaches its highest point of tension
What are three pronouns?
He, She, Her
What are three examples of credible sources?
National Geographic, Gov websites, .Edu websites
Give me an example of a simile.
Her smile is like the sun.
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
Denotation = Dictionary definition (the literal meaning).
Connotation = Connected feeling or idea (the implied meaning). (Positive, Negative, Neutral)
What is the purpose of the resolution?
Its purpose is to provide closure for the audience by tying up loose ends, showing the final outcome of the conflicts
Give me a compound sentence.
The chef prepared the appetizer, and the waiter served the drinks.
What should always be the last sentence in your introduction?
Claim/ Thesis
Give an example of personification.
The wind howled its sad song outside the window.
What is the definition of diction?
The choice and use of words and phrases. Strong words!
Give me all parts of the plot in order.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What are four parts of speech?
Noun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective
What does CRAAP stand for?
Currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, purpose
What is the purpose of figurative language?
The purpose of figurative language is to go beyond the literal meaning of words to achieve a more vivid, impactful, or complex effect on the reader or listener.
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct= directly states a character's traits, personality, or physical appearance
Indirect= reveals a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, and interactions with other characters.