POV
You slowly push open the heavy metal door, your heart hammering against your ribs as you scan the dark, abandoned hallway.
Second person Point of view
Is this internal or external conflict?
Human vs self
What is theme?
What is the theme of the story, "Double-Doublers"?
Theme is a message in a story that can be applied to life.
The theme of the story "Double-Doublers" refers to how you can connect to players through sports by growing closer to one another.
She had a heart of gold.
Metaphor
What is third-person Omniscient POV?
The narrator knows the feelings and motivations of everyone, not limited to one person.
Is this objective or subjective?
The water is boiling at a temp of 160^C
Objective
A character is struggling to decide whether to tell the truth or lie to protect a friend.
Internal (Man vs. Self)
What primarily defines a verse novel?
A) A book with a lot of rhyming poetry.
B) A hybrid genre where a narrative is told through a series of poems instead of prose paragraphs.
C) A collection of short stories that have nothing to do with each other
A hybrid genre where a narrative is told through a series of poems instead of prose paragraphs.
What is A? What is B?
A: He was busy as a bee
B: The sea roared with fury.
A: Simile
B: Personification
What is two-voice perspective?
A text that focuses on two distinct voices that have opposing views.
(Two POV's that have different ideas)
Subjective vs Objective
Subjective: Based on personal opinions and ideas/beliefs (Biased)
Objective: Based on facts and logical, evidence-proven info (Non-biased)
What is internal conflict?
What is external conflict?
A conflict that relates to a character's inner emotions and turmoil
(People fighting against their own negative emotions)
A conflict that relates to physical, outside struggles
What do you need to make an inference?
Using evidence, clues from the text.
You can also use background knowledge
What does "Love" represent in "Double-Doubles"?
"Our points/... plenty, love"
It symbolizes the sister's love for one another, while also being the term for zero in tennis. The sisters have plenty of points while their opponents have zero.
"I couldn't help feeling a sense of great power after Tom was gone, believing I'd learned enough to finally outsmart any kid in town"
First-Person Point of View
I dislike vegtables
Subjective
A hiker must survive a intense, freezing snowstorm
External (Man vs. Nature)
What is symbolism?
The use of objects, characters, figures, or colors to represent abstract ideas beyond their literal meaning, enhancing depth and complexity.
How can the setting of a story help in developing a character's personality?
Characters' personalities are solely determined by their the setting.
The setting of a story only affects the plot, not the characters
The setting of a story can influence a character's personality by shaping their experiences, interactions, and responses to the environment.
The setting of a story can influence a character's personality by shaping their experiences, interactions, and responses to the environment.
-A will be wring because it is both setting and action.
What is the Third-Person limited perspective?
When the narrator can feel the emotions of a limited amount of characters.
Subjective vs objective
Natural selection is an important part of evolution.
Objective
A student is struggling with their self-confidence before a big presentation.
Internal conflict
What is a narrative poem?
A narrative poem tells a structured story—featuring characters, plot, conflict, and resolution—written in verse, often using meter and rhyme.
How does the author build suspense?
Through foreshadowing, high stakes, and evoking nerves in the reader. (mood)