Points of view
The character is in the story and uses the terms "I" and "we"
first person
These words connect parts of a sentence
conjunctions
minor characters who do not undergo substantial change or growth in the course of a story.
flat character
the sentence that tells the main idea of the paragraph
topic sentence
Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction
compound sentence
The narrator only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character
3rd person limited
These types of punctuation separate things in series, city from state, and date from year
comma
a type of flat character, whose key difference often is that they might appear in more than one scene.
static character
a sentence that tells the main idea of the essay
thesis statement
an independent clause
Simple sentence
The narrator knows all and sees all
third person omniscient
This punctuation is used to show the end of a complete thought
period
these are the characters you will put the most effort into following and understanding.
round character
A body of 5-7 paragraphs that explain one topic
essay
Before the party, I need to go to the mall.
Complex sentence
The facts of a narrative are reported by a seemingly neutral, impersonal observer or recorder. For an example, see "The Rise of Pancho Villa" by John Reed.
third person objective
Subject and verbs must agree in gender and number
subject verb agreement
round characters who will undergo some kind of change in the course of the story.
dynamic characters
This type of essay shows the similarities and differences between two or more things
comparison contrast
The man and his wife are always knocking on doors.
Simple sentence
The mother is "Everyday Use" tells the story from what point of view
1st person
Correct this sentence: The man went to the store everyday because he and his wife cook fresh food daily and their kids are vegetarians which means they dont eat meat.
put the response on the board
similar to static characters, but they often represent a particular stereotype
stock character
The are _______________ parts of speech
eight
Two or more independent clauses joined to one or more dependent clauses
compound/complex sentence