Story Elements
When and where a story takes place, its time and place
Setting
To give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
describe
The texts that you have to read are often called this in the prompt
sources
This is an idea with a subject and a predicate.
When in doubt during multiple choice what should you do?
Narrow it down to two answers and you have a 50-50 shot
the person telling the story
narrator
To carefully choose as being the best or most suitable
select
The thesis statement, or the point of your entire essay
Claim
This is an idea, but it is not always a complete thought
phrase
Questions with bold print words are usually measuring what standard
vocabulary and context clues
The sequence of events in a story
plot
To give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something
contribute
A brief statement or account of the main points of something
summary
evidence/explanation and elaboration
This is the best advice I can give you
Use what you know
1st or 3rd person, the perspective in the story and who is telling the story
point of view
To communicate (a message or information)
life lesson to a story usually based on the character's motivations
theme
When reading you should reread and pay attention to these, especially as it related to the characters and the theme
details
Before starting any testing session, you should do this
Preview and predict; ask yourself what do you know about the topic?
If you had to create a different ending for a narrative writing task, it would be called this kind of ending. Hint: Begins with an a.
alternative ending
To make available for use
Provide
the organization that gives purpose
a structure
To bear all the weight of something or hold something up
support
RHFAT-P stands for this
Read, Highlight, Format/Focus, Audience, Topic, Purpose