Story Elements 1
A comparison between two unlike things WITHOUT using like or as
The feeling(s) the reader has throughout a story
What is mood?
In "You're Welcome, Universe", this symbol represents Julia's individual identity and self-expression
What is her graffiti tag?
Crash, Bang, Drip, Splash, Pop
What is onomatopoeia?
Descriptive writing that uses the 5 senses.
What is imagery?
The main lesson/takeaway in a story.
What is theme?
The characters, and setting are introduced.
What is the exposition?
This theme of "You're Welcome, Universe" is explored through Julia's deafness and use of ASL/lipreading
What is communication/self-expression?
This theme in "You're Welcome, Universe" is explored through Julia's complicated/changing relationships with YP and Jordyn
What is friendship?
Weather, time of day, period in history
What is setting?
The events between the climax and the resolution.
What is the falling action?
What is personification?
An extreme exaggeration for dramatic effect
What is a hyperbole?
In a castle, in the woods.
What is the setting?
A conversation between two characters in a story
Type of Conflict.
Jessie borrows her sister's coat without asking.
What is person v. person?
Type of conflict.
The grocery store owner stops Rachel from bringing her service dog into the store.
What is person vs. society?
"My older brother is as tall as a giraffe!"
What is a simile? OR What is a hyperbole?
How an author feels toward the topic they're writing about
What is the tone?
The only type of conflict that is internal.
What is person vs. self?