Vocabulary (term)
Prefix that means "too much"
over
What is the definition of underfoot?
Under the foot
What is vocabulary, precise, nouns, sensory words, and vivid verbs that make the text more interesting
Language
Prefix that means "below" or "less"
under
What is the definition of undercover?
Working Secretly
Exaggerations that make things sound bigger, better or more than they truly are
hyperbole
To pay too much
Overpay
The author's writing style that makes his or her writing unique
What are the four elements of a literary piece that make up a story?
Characters, setting, plot, and events
What are the three questions you should ask yourself when examining characters? 100 pts for each correctly identified question (-300 if incorrect on all 3)
What do they say and think?
What do they do?
What do other characters say about them?
To cook too much for too long
Underline
In author's craft, what is the definition of "mood"?
The emotions and feelings of the reader while reading a text.
What is the definition of setting?
When and where a story takes place
To draw a line under a word
Underline
What is the definition of anecdote? You must have ALL Parts for credit!
What is the difference between plot and events?
Plot involves the conflict and resolution while events are the THINGS that happen in a story (builds the plot)
What is the difference between first person and third person?
First person is where the narrator is a part of the story using words such as I or we or me while third person the narrator is outside the story and uses pronouns such as he they or she.