Point of View
“The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin.” What narrative point of view is this?
What are the 2 categories of character traits?
External and internal
In the sentence “The highway was once an old wagon train route,” what does the word route most nearly mean?
route = path/way
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor. Then label this sentence as simile or metaphor: “Her smile was like sunshine after a rainy week.”
Simile uses “like” or “as”; sentence is a simile.
“He could feel his fingers weakening. ‘Come on, Chad! Pull!’ shouted his teammate.” What POV is this, and why is it not omniscient?
Third Person Limited; narrator follows Chad’s thoughts/feelings without knowing all characters’ minds.
What are the 4 character traits that can be inferred?
Feelings, Actions, Dialogue, Thoughts
“He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn’t appreciate.” What is the meaning of appreciate in this context?
appreciate = to value or feel grateful; context shows emotional lack of gratitude for possessions.
Identify the device: “The wind whispered through the dark and gloomy forest.” What is being personified?
Wind is personified; trait: whispering (human voice/action).
“Anthony was making a snowman... Justin was watching him from the bushes. Justin stretched in preparation for his attack.” Identify the POV and explain how the narrator reveals Justin’s thoughts or plans (or not).
Third Person Limited - The narrator does not directly tell the reader what Justin is thinking. Instead, Justin’s plan is revealed through his actions. The phrase “stretched in preparation for his attack” shows that Justin intends to do something to Anthony, allowing the reader to infer his plan without hearing his thoughts.
What are the external character traits?
Physical(appearance)
“The negotiator’s measured response calmed the crowd, even as tension continued to rise.”
What does the word measured most nearly mean as it is used in the sentence?
Careful and controlled.
The context shows that the response helped calm the crowd, suggesting it was thoughtful rather than emotional or rushed.
Identify and explain: “The chainsaw sang its deadly song.” Which figurative device is this and what effect does it create?
Personification; gives an eerie or musical quality to the machine.
“The Gorlak raiders surrounded Bruce Hand... Suddenly he had an idea.” Decide whether the POV is limited or omniscient.
Third Person Limited - The narrator reveals Bruce Hand’s thoughts by stating, “Suddenly he had an idea,” which shows access to Bruce’s mind but not the thoughts of the Gorlak raiders.
What are the internal character traits?
Thoughts, words(dialogue/speaking), personality, feelings and actions
“Despite the praise, the athlete remained reserved, speaking only briefly before leaving the stage.”
What does reserved mean in this context?
Quiet or restrained.
The phrase “speaking only briefly” helps the reader understand that the athlete did not express much emotion or talk at length.
What is an idiom and what does "bury the hatchet" mean?
An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of the words used. "Bury the hatchet" means to end the disagreement and make peace.
Identify the point of view: “You arrive at the scene and get out of the cruiser. The air is filled with the syncopated sounds of gunfire.”
Second person
Name the seven types of conflicts and state if each one is internal or external.
Character vs. Self- internal
external: Character vs. Character, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Society, Character vs. Fate, Character vs. Technology, Character vs. Supernatural
“Emily squeezed the kitten tightly to her chest and whispered, ‘I’ll take care of you.’” What trait does this indirect characterization show? Explain which STEAL element this is.
Kind/protective; STEAL = Actions and Speech.
In the sentence “the syncopated sounds of gunfire echoed through the street, creating a jagged rhythm that rose and fell without warning,” what does syncopated suggest about the sounds?
syncopated = irregular, sharp bursts; suggests sudden, rhythmic gunfire.
From this line: “He was surrounded by a bunch of possessions that he didn’t appreciate.” Is this literal or figurative language? Explain your choice.
Literal; possessions physically surround him, though it also suggests emotional state (metaphorical nuance).