Craft & Structure
When two characters are talking to each other in the text.
What is dialogue?
the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.
the writer looks back on, or reflects upon, his or her experiences and how they caused personal change
What is reflective essay?
contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers, however, it contains only one independent clause.
Ex: The bear growled.
What is a simple sentence?
The meaning of the Latin prefix mal-.
What is bad?
The reader is told EXACTLY what the character is like.
ex. Ponyboy Curtis is a smart, strong-willed young boy.
What is direct characterization?
the section of the plot leading up to the climax
What is the rising action?
a type of academic writing that aims to explain a particular topic or concept clearly and concisely
What is Explanatory essay?
a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but.
Ex: I like to swim and my brother likes to play football.
What is a compound sentence?
What is the meaning of the word compel?
"a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions"
force or oblige (someone) to do something.
When a characters personality traits are NOT explicitly stated.
Ex. Dally had a look of ice in his eyes.
What is indirect characterization?
The most exciting part of the story!!
What is Climax?
the way a story is presented
What is Plot?
a sentence comprised of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
Ex: Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much.
What is Compound-Complex sentence?
What is the meaning of the word "concur"?
We concur that more money should be spent on education
to agree with someone or something
Mother: [Pulling off her apron as she speaks] And you, Jacob, you mind your sister. Promise now!
What part of the above is stage direction?
What is [Pulling off her apron as she speaks]?
Details of the story that "wind it down". Things start to calm down.
What is falling action?
the central, or most important, idea in a paragraph or passage
What is Central Idea?
The authors word choice.
What is diction?
What is the definition of the word "omit"?
You can omit the salt from the recipe.
To leave out.
a character who contrasts with another character
What is foil?
the end of the story
What is Resolution?
The first part of the writing process
What is brainstorming?
Words that have more than 1 meaning.
What are multiple meaning words?
What is the definition of the word "condemn"?
We strongly condemn this attack against our allies
to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong