Story Elements & Structure
What is Theme?
The theme is the underlying message of the story.
What is the difference between a Simile and a Metaphor?
Similes use "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things, whereas Metaphors do not.
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
What is the basic structure os an essay? (The parts of an essay.)
{Extra points for naming the ingredients of each part.}
An introduction, which consists of a hook, background information, context, and a thesis. A body paragraph which consists of topic sentences, evidence, and analysis. And the conclusion, which contains a summary, your restated thesis, and final thought.
How can the tone of a story change from beginning to end?
The beginning of the story could be happy, but it slowly gets scary and thrilling.
What is conflict, and why is it essential to a story?
Conflict is what the protagonist goes through in the story; it is important because it can help the protagonist grow or develop.
What is figurative language, and why do authors use it?
Figurative language uses non-literal expressions to create imagery, emotion, or deeper meaning.
Your claim is significant because it provides an opportunity to state your answer to the prompt.
Why are Essays important?
Essays are important because they develop critical thinking, communication, and argumentative skills used in school, work, and everyday life.
How does the climax affect the overall meaning and message of the story?
It reveals how the story will end, and likely shows the deeper meaning.
What is tone, and how can an author establish it through word choice?
Tone is the author's attitude towards a subject or topic.
What is personification?
When an inanimate object is given human-like characteristics.
Why is E in CER important?
What, and where is a Thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the main argument of the essay. It usually appears at the end of the introduction.
What is figurative language, and why do authors use it instead of usual descriptions?
Figurative language uses non-literal expressions to create imagery, emotion, or deeper meaning beyond plain description.
What is setting, and what two main elements does it include?
Setting is when and where the story takes place, typically including time and location.
What is imagery?
The use of descriptive words to create vivid images for the reader to visualize.
Why is R in CER important?
Your Reasoning in a CER is significant because it provides a chance to explain why your textual Evidence supports your Claim.
"Sly as a fox" is a simile.
True
What is personification, and how does it help readers connect emotionally to a text?
Personification gives human traits to non-human things, helping readers emotionally connect.
What is plot, and what are the main points of its structure?
The Plot is the main events of the story, including: Exposition(Introduction), Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and the Resolution
Name the five main conflicts of a story.
Character Vs. Character
Character Vs. Self
Character Vs. Society
Character Vs. Nature
Character Vs. Supernatural
How do C, E, and R connect in a statement?
Your claim is the answer to the prompt. Your evidence is found in the text to support your argument, and your reasoning is to prove how ans why your evidence supports your claim.
"The moon was a golden coin in the sky" is a simile.
False; this is a metaphor.
When Rainsford found the quicksand pit.