Point of View
What point of view uses the pronouns “I” and “we”?
What is first person?
What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?
Direct tells you what the character is like; indirect shows you through actions, thoughts, and words.
What is the theme of a story?
The message or lesson the author wants to share.
Choose the correct form: "Don’t forget ____ lunch!"
What is your?
What are the five main parts of a plot?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
What point of view is this: “You walk into the room and notice the lights flickering”?
What is second person?
“Marcus always helped his classmates, even when he was tired.” What does this tell us about Marcus?
He is kind and helpful. (Indirect characterization)
Which theme is most likely in a story about a dog who stays loyal to its owner through hard times?
Lean on support when facing challenges.
Choose the correct form: “I think ____ going to love this movie.”
What is you’re?
What part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?
What is the exposition?
What point of view is being used here?
“She wandered down the path, her heart thumping with fear. He didn’t know what she was hiding.”
What is third person omniscient?
Is this direct or indirect characterization?
“Sasha was very smart and never missed a question in math.”
What is direct characterization?
Read this short poem and identify a possible theme:
When no one’s watching, I still do right,
Even in the dark of night.
I don’t need cheers or loud applause,
I follow my own inner laws.
Integrity or doing the right thing.
Choose the correct word: "We went to the park, and ____ we got ice cream."
What is then?
What is the turning point or most exciting moment in a story?
What is the climax?
Read this short poem and identify the author's point of view on the subject?
I used to hear the birds at dawn,
Now all their songs are nearly gone.
Tall buildings rise where trees once stood,
I miss my quiet neighborhood.
They say it's better, loud and bright,
But I liked stars and soft moonlight.
What is the author feels sad about the changes in nature and prefers the quiet, natural world?
What do we learn about a character if they shout at their friend, stomp away, and slam the door?
They are angry or frustrated. (Indirect characterization)
What theme might appear in a story where two students from different backgrounds become best friends?
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Choose the correct word: “The dragon spread ____ wings and roared.”
What is its?
In which part of the plot do conflicts build and tension rises?
What is rising action?
A story is told by a narrator who only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character. What is this point of view called?
What is third person limited?
What does it tell us about elephants that they grieve their loved ones once they pass away?
They are sensitive and intelligent.
A story ends with the main character forgiving someone who hurt them. What could the theme be?
Don't hold a grudge.
Which sentence is correct?
A. “Your better at soccer than me.”
B. “You’re better at soccer than me.”
C. “You’re better at soccer then me.”
What is B: “You’re better at soccer than me.”
A character realizes they’ve been chasing the wrong goal. Which plot part likely includes this realization?
What is the climax or possibly the falling action (accept either if well explained).