Point of View
A narrator is telling the story using "I."
First- person point of view
What is the MLA heading in order as you would write it for a final draft?
FIRST AND LAST NAME
TEACHERS NAME
SUBJECT
DATE
TITLE
When an author tells the reader that a character is dishonest, selfish, or brave, what type of characterization is being used?
Direct Characterization
What is a metaphor? What is a simile?
A metaphor compares unlike things without using like or as.
A simile compares two things using like or as.
This group of words contains a subject and a verb.
Clause
The narrator knows Maria is nervous about her audition, but also that Jake secretly hopes she will fail. What type of third-person point of view is this?
Third-person omniscient
What are the five parts of an essay?
Introduction
Three body paragraphs
conclusion
An author describes a character as slamming doors, shouting at others, and refusing to apologize. The reader concludes that the character has a bad temper. What type of characterization is this?
Indirect characterization
In literature, a dove is often used to represent peace. The dove is a _____ of peace.
The dove is a symbol of peace.
This type of clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
Independent clause
The narrator may be unreliable because their conclusions rest on assumptions rather than evidence.
What is autobiographical writing? What are the key features of this type of writing?
Autobiographical writing is writing about the person themselves, and you can tell when it has first-person pronouns and involves personal information
What is STEAL
This literary element expresses a universal message or lesson about life rather than simply naming the subject of a text.
Theme
This type of clause has a subordinating conjunction within it.
Dependent clause
Why is point of view so important in writing? Why is it so important to choose the right one?
Picking the right point of view (POV) is crucial because it shapes the entire reader experience, controlling how information is delivered, how deeply readers care about the characters, and how suspense or mystery unfolds
What is a memoir?
A memoir is a type of first-person writing that talks about a specific memory from a person's life.
An author writes, " Jenna was the most generous person in the entire town." Is this direct or indirect characterization?
This is direct because the author is telling the reader exactly what Jenna is like
These are words an author carefully chooses because they carry strong emotional meaning or create a particular tone, such as furious instead of angry.
What are these words called? Hint: Both words start with W, and the second word is WORD.
Weighted words
In the sentence "The students finished their assignments before the bell rang," Identify the independent clause.
"The students finished their assignments"
A story uses "you" to place the reader directly in the action, as if they were the main character. What point of view is this?
Second person point of view
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A character finds a wallet filled with money, tracks down the owner, and returns it without expecting a reward. The author never describes the character as honest. What type of characterization is this?
Indirect characterization. The character is acting like an honest person.
The poem repeatedly describes a small plant growing through a crack in concrete despite harsh conditions. What does the plant most likely symbolize, and what theme might the poet communicate?
The plant might symbolize hope or resilience, and the possible theme is that perseverance allows people to overcome difficult circumstances.
What are these words?
Because, Although, When, Unless.
They often introduce dependent clauses.
Subordinating conjunctions.