Point of View
A single character in the story is telling the events from his/her perspective.
First Person
the author wants you to buy or believe something
Persuade
Who or what a sentence is about
subject
The sequence of events in a fictional text.
plot
A universal message that can apply to real life or other stories.
theme
The events in the story are being told by someone who is not in the story. The reader gets an outside perspective on the events in the story.
Third Person-Objective
the author wants to amuse you or for you to enjoy the writing
Entertain
What the subject is or does
predicate
Which part of the plot introduces the characters?
Exposition
The qualities that make up a character's personality.
character trait
The events in the story are being told by someone who is not in the story. The reader gets an outside perspective on the events in the story, but the reader will get the thoughts and feelings of all character.
Third Person-Omniscient
The author wants to give you information
Inform
What part of speech is the subject of the sentence?
noun
Which part of the plot is the most intense?
climax
How are this character's traits shown to the reader?
She gave her last dollar to a stranger in need, even though she wasn’t sure how she’d pay for her own lunch.
Indirect Characterization
The events in the story are being told by someone who is not in the story. The reader gets an outside perspective on the events in the story, but the reader will get the thoughts and feelings of one character.
Third Person-Limited
The author wants to express a feeling in a creative way
Express
What part of speech is the predicate of the sentence?
verb
What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?
falling action
How are this character's traits shown to the reader?
She was a kind and generous person who always put others first.
Direct Characterization
Mr. Palladino gave the signal for all students to quiet down in the cafeteria. Most tables got quiet right away. Two students continued to talk, so they were sent to room 207.
Third Person-Objective
Hurricanes are massive storms that form over warm ocean waters. They are measured by categories, from one to five, with five being the most dangerous. When a hurricane makes landfall, strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges can cause flooding and destroy buildings.
To inform
Identify the underlined word as a subject or predicate
The singer wore a beautiful gown during the show.
predicate
What is the order of the plot diagram that structures fictional texts?
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
What do adverbs describe?
verbs