Conventions
a person, place, or thing
common noun
The author of Two Kinds
Amy Tan
Laurie met Maurice when he was...
11
"Jenny is as quiet as a mouse" this is an example of...
Simile
a realistic approach
pragmatic
a specific person place or thing
Proper noun
Dialogue
the dining room table
Imagery often appeals to a readers...
5 senses
a result or effect of something
Consequence
"She" is an example of...
a pronoun
Genre that is factual prose that is written in a compelling way—facts told as a story.
Nonfiction Narrative
Laurie shared this story with the world by
writing a bestselling book
metaphor
lacking harmony
discordant
Modifies another word in the sentence, often ends in "ly"
adverb
How an author reveals a character's personality
characterization
Words that have strong emotional associations beyond their basic meanings
weighted words
a forest of trees stretched their arms out to reach the sun
Personification
affect someone in an important way
influence
Adjectives that cannot be reversed in a sentence
Cumulative
Child star the narrator's mom wanted her to be like
Shirley Temple
The novel is told from what point of view?
First person (Lauries POV)
She smelled the scent of sweet hibiscus wafting through the air, its tropical smell a reminder that she was on vacation in a beautiful place.
imagery
To continue despite tough circumstances
perseverance