Story Elements
What is POV (point of view)?
It is the narrator's position in relation to a story being told (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person, etc.).
What is the example below? Phrase, Independent Clause, or Dependent Clause? If it's an incomplete sentence, provide a fix!
The world's most chaotic school
It's a phrase (missing a verb)
Sentence fix is teacher's choice
What is diction?
Diction is the choice and use of words and phrases in writing.
Example - Slim vs. Bony
Using context clues, what does the word "disarray" mean in the following sentence?
After the tornado ended, the neighborhood was in disarray.
Chaos, wrecked, destroyed
What is a connection?
A relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.
What is theme?
Theme is the deeper meaning, moral, or lesson learned from a story.
What is the example below? Phrase, Independent Clause, or Dependent Clause? If it's an incomplete sentence, provide a fix!
She ran across the road to steal some corn from the field.
This is an independent clause.
No fix needed.
How does the mood change between the phrases...
“I would be delighted!” Vs. “Sure, why not?”
Answer by saying - "The mood goes from ________ to _____________."
Teacher's Choice - The mood goes from cheery to unbothered.
Based on context clues in the passage below, "petrified" means __________.
He was petrified by the surprise arrival of the three headed octopus. He would not set foot anywhere near it.
Terrified, horrified, scared
In one word, what is the tone/vibe of the following sentence...
The window creaked open and a cool breeze ran down the girls spine. A small mouse ran across the ends of her shoes eliciting a blood-curdling scream
Teacher's Choice (Spooky/scary, uneasy, etc.)
Give an example of direct characterization
Teacher's Choice
What is an independent clause?
A sentence that has both a subject and a verb, and can stand on its own / is a complete thought.
How does the mood change between the phrases...
“Could you be so kind as to pass me the milk?” Vs. “Give me that!”
Answer by saying - "The mood goes from ________ to _____________."
Teacher's Choice - The mood goes from kind and polite to agressive and unwarrented
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
Using Context Clues
What type of figurative language is the following example...
BLAMO! The car door slammed into the back of his head as the evil man screamed profanities at him.
Onomatopoeia
Indirect characterization is when the author shares something with the reader that helps them learn about the character without directly stating it
Example - "Timmy screamed in their face and swung his fist into the side of their head." This tells us that maybe Timmy has some anger issues.
What is an phrase?
This is a grouping of words that is either missing a subject and / or a verb, so it cannot stand on its on / is not a complete thought.
How does the mood change between the phrases...
"Hello, young man. It is a true pleasure to make your acquaintance. How are you feeling today?" VS "Hey, kid. Nice to meet ya. What's up?"
Answer by saying - "The mood goes from ________ to _____________."
Teacher's Choice - The mood goes from formal to informal.
She admitted to the crime under duress. The police had spent more than 24 hours straight questioning her and leading her to the answers. She did exactly as they wanted her to.
What does "duress" mean?
Pressure
What would be the author's purpose in a text titled "The Power of Habit"
The author's purpose may be to shed light on the idea that creating habits can lead to success and power for individuals.
What is a main idea in a story?
A main idea is the point of a story, or the key thought about the topic.
Provide an example of a dependent clause
Teacher's Choice
What mood is created through the diction in this sentence?
"The patient has experienced acute trauma to the right femur, and must have surgery stat."
Teacher's Choice - The mood created in this sentence is urgent.
Don't be RASH! You are acting like a toddler!
What does "rash" mean in the sentence above?
Bad behavior
True or False
The proper claim format is
subordinate conjuction + your stance on the argument + a period + the opposing side of the argument
FALSE
The proper formatting is
subordinate conjuction + reasoning/opposing side of the argument + a comma + your stance on the argument.