Author's Purpose
Earth is the third planet from the sun. It is made up of 71% water. It has 7 continents.
Inform
Another word for main character
Protagonist
The perspective that the story is told from
Point of view
Johnny is fighting with his younger sister because he thinks she is too clingy and baby-ish
Person vs person
Writing that is about a story
Narrative writing
If you are looking for something exciting to do over the summer, you should think about taking a trip to the Stone Zoo. They have so many exhibits that teach about so many amazing animals. You'll have so much fun.
Persuade
The opposing force in a story
Antagonist
A literary device that warns or suggests about something to come in the future
Foreshadowing
Erica is trying to survive in a world that has been overtaken by mutant mushrooms and fungi
Person vs. nature
Writing that answers a particular question
Essay
Nora and her friend Roger had been planning on going to the zoo together for the past several weeks. But the day before, Roger had the audacity to text Nora that he forgot he had other plans!
Entertain
The main problem of the story
Conflict
Mood
Cameron is struggling with their self image and what society thinks is "beautiful"
Person vs. society
In narrative writing, you should always include characters talking otherwise known as...
Dialogue
Strawberry ice cream is the worst flavor of ice cream to ever exist. Who wants to be eating a blended fruit for dessert? Dessert should be sweet and rich like chocolate. Not bland and chunky like gross strawberry ice cream.
Persuade
The highest point of the text when the character faces the problem
Climax
Compares two things using like or as
Ex. She was as pretty as a flower
Simile
Matthew feels like he is not good enough to get onto the schools debate team despite him trying his best
Person vs. self
Entertain
Events in the middle of the story leading up to the climax
Rising action
How the author feels about what they are writing
Tone
Kimi is struggling with her Asian identity because she is bullied at school for being too different
Person vs. self AND/OR person vs. society (cultural norms)
When answering an essay question, you should do this for your topic sentence
Steal and slide from the question