Parts of Speech
This part of speech provides more information about a noun by describing its characteristics, such as "happy," "blue," or "large."
What is an adjective?
This point of view uses the pronoun "I" or "we" and presents the story from a personal perspective.
What is first-person point of view?
This text structure shows the similarities and differences between two or more ideas.
What is compare and contrast?
"Bang! The book slammed shut"
What is onomatopoeia?
If a story makes the reader feel anxious or hopeful, it’s affecting this literary element.
What is mood?
This part of speech shows action or state of being.
What is a verb?
In this point of view, the narrator speaks directly to the reader, using "you," creating an immersive experience.
What is second-person point of view?
This text structure provides details about a single topic and describes different aspects of it.
What is description?
"Time is a thief"
What is a metaphor?
Title: The Decision
(Scene: A dimly lit room. JANE stands by the window, looking out. SAM enters, hesitantly.)
SAM: (nervously) "Jane, we can’t keep pretending everything's fine."
JANE: (pauses, turning to face him) "Maybe we shouldn’t. But what’s the alternative?"
SAM: (sighs) "I don’t know... but I can’t stay here much longer."
What is drama?
This part of speech takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.
What is a pronoun?
This point of view makes the reader the main character in the story.
What is second-person point of view?
This structure organizes information to answer questions like "What happened?" and "Why did it happen?" focusing on causes and results.
What is cause and effect?
"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky"
What is personification?
nervous, chatty, anxious are examples of
What are character traits?
This part of speech modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, or to what extent.
What is an adverb?
This point of view follows a character’s inner thoughts and experiences, but does not have access to other characters’ minds.
What is third-person limited?
In this structure, the author presents a central issue and follows it up with one or more attempts to resolve it.
What is problem and solution?
The phrase "Dunkin' Donuts" is an example of this catchy marketing technique.
What is alliteration?
This comma rule is used when listing three or more items in a sentence.
"I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes at the market."
What is the comma in a series?
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses, often showing relationships like time, place, or cause.
What is a conjunction(FANBOYS)?
In this point of view, the narrator knows everything about the story, including the thoughts and feelings of every character.
What is third person omniscient point of view?
This text structure presents events or information in the order they occurred, typically with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
What is chronological order?
"He was a Scrooge with his money"
What is an allusion?
Imagery helps the reader by
What is creating mental images?