Straight Definition
Clear and logically organized in thought or expression.
coherent
This group of words can stand alone as a complete sentence.
independent clause
What do the letters of RACE stand for?
The reader’s understanding of events changes depending on who is telling the story.
Point of View
What type of irony is this: A fire station burns down
situational
Something that cannot be physically touched but still has value.
tangible
Contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses.
simple sentence
Is the word used correctly?
The author juxtaposed her opinion by explaining it clearly.
no
Later events reveal that the narrator’s version of the story cannot be fully trusted.
Unreliable Narrator
The narration jumps rapidly between thoughts, memories, and impressions.
stream of consciousness
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Name the 7 coordinating conjunctions
This group of words begins with a subordinating conjunction and cannot stand alone.
dence rather than emotion or bias.
dependent clause
The evidence helped ______ the witness’s claim.
A) infer
B) substantiate
C) depict
D) mitigate
Substantiate
The narrator directly addresses the reader as “you,” placing them inside the story.
2nd Person
A character says “Great weather” during a thunderstorm.
verbal irony
Able to recover quickly from hardship or stress.
resilient
Two independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction.
compound sentence
Based on the sentence below, what word best describes what the reader must do?
Although the author never states the character is guilty, the repeated mentions of hidden evidence and nervous behavior suggest it.
infer
The narrator’s account aligns with the events and is supported by other characters.
Reliable Narrator
The audience knows the villain is hiding, but the character does not.
dramatic irony
This term refers to meaning that goes beyond a word’s dictionary definition.
connotation
what are the two ways to separate a compound sentence
comma + coordinating conjunction
semicolon
Mitigating a problem most directly results in:
A) worsening it
B) ignoring it
C) reducing its harm
D) proving it
Narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters
3rd Person Omnisicient
An object represents an idea larger than itself.
symbolism