TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
The feeling a reader gets from the word choices the author uses.
What is mood?
The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence: "You must get the golden key from the Sugar Toast Forest," said the Peanut Butter Wizard. He knew that their quest would be hard, so he gave them a bit of advice, "All you have is one another, so stick together." Jelly Girl and Banana Boy nodded eagerly. They were both afraid of the Sugar Toast Forest. Neither of them had ever left home before, but they had heard tales, frightful tales.
What is Third-Person All-knowing? Explanation: That was third-person omniscient because the narrator reveals the internal thoughts and feelings of more than one character (Peanut Butter Wizard, Jelly Girl, and Banana Boy).
The technique being used is: Drip—hiss—drip—hiss fall the raindrops / on the oaken log which burns, and steams, and smokes the ceiling beams. / Drip—hiss—the rain never stops.
What is a onomatopoeia?
The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence: You shouldn't argue with people on the Internet. It is a waste of time and energy. Do you want to spend your precious life energy trying to type sense into some delusional fool who will only hate you for your efforts? No, you don't. The next time someone makes some outlandish claim that infuriates you, you should either ignore them, unfriend them, or block them. You will find these actions to be more satisfying than casting your pearls of wisdom before the likes of swine.
What is Second-Person? Explanation: This is second-person because it is narrated from "your" perspective.
The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence: The Green Fox's legs were sore. He had been sitting on a tree branch for several hours waiting for the Sheriff. He believed that the Sheriff would be coming this way to transport some prisoners, one of whom might be the Green Fox's best friend, Lavender Luke. The Green Fox heard the sound of hooves approaching. He swung down from the branch by his knees and observed an armored carriage with the royal symbol on the door. "That's our mark. Get ready boys!" the Green Fox shouted to his men.
What is Third-Person Limited? Explanation: That was third-person limited because the narrator reveals the internal thoughts and feelings of a single character (the Green Fox).
A watery light touched bleak the granite bridge, and white Without the slightest tinge of gold, The city shivered in the cold.
What is personification?
What is the theme of the following story: Ethan had always been the smartest person in the room, or so he thought. His arrogance showed in the way he dismissed others’ ideas, believing his own were the only ones worth listening to. When a new team member, Sarah, presented a fresh perspective during a crucial meeting, Ethan scoffed, interrupting her mid-sentence. But as the weeks passed, Sarah’s idea turned out to be the solution everyone needed, and Ethan's approach crumbled under pressure. Slowly, he realized the truth: his arrogance had blinded him to the strengths of those around him. By the time he was ready to admit his mistake, it was too late—Sarah had already earned the respect he’d once assumed was his alone.
Arrogance can blind us from the truth.
The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence: The dishes flew and the engine of turmoil raged. That was sound of my parents fighting. I wish they got along, but wishes don't amount to much in the real world. Goals do, however. And I have several goals. For one, I want to go to college. For two, I want to get scholarships for college. And for three, I want to excel at something for which scholarships are offered. But, I don't . I mean, I really don't. I'm just an average Joe.
What is First-Person? Explanation: That was first-person because the narrator tells the story first-hand, from the perspective of "I."
The technique being used is: I do not care to talk to you although / Your speech evokes a thousand sympathies.
What is a hyperbole
What is the theme to the following story: After years of waking up before dawn, Mia's hands were calloused, her back often sore, but her dream was always clear—she wanted to open her own bakery. Every morning, she perfected her recipes, fought through failures, and learned from mistakes. The local shop she worked at didn't offer much in the way of praise, but Mia never gave up, pushing herself harder with each batch of bread, each cake, each pastry. One morning, after what felt like endless struggle, the doorbell of her small storefront rang, and a customer walked in, praising her work. That moment was the first of many, and Mia knew that every ounce of sweat and every second of struggle had led her here, to the life she’d always dreamed of.
Hard work pays off.
The narrator's point of view. Provide evidence: Bruce Hand felt hunger pangs as he sat in the bush. The birds twittered around him. He was waiting for his contact, Jet Hawkins. Bruce Hand checked his watch. He realized that Jet was late. Then he heard the sound of an engine. He looked through his binoculars and saw Jet's familiar orange and brown striped Humvee driving through the jungle. Bruce ran from the bush into the beaten path. "Jet, I'm here!" Bruce Hand shouted. The Humvee stopped.
What is Third-Person Limit? Explanation: That was third-person limited because the narrator reveals the internal thoughts and feelings of a single character (Bruce Hand).