Genre and Non-Linear Plot
What part of the plot diagram is suspense built?
What is a counterargument?
The argument the other side would say that is opposite the one you are making.
Although the other side would say....
What are some reasons why authors write?
Author's Purpose
To explain, persuade, show, present, argue, warn, suggest, demonstrate, illustrate, contradict, etc.
What is a sweeping generalization?
A stereotype; a broad, often inaccurate claim.
"People find comfort in routine and familiarity." All people?
"Young people don't know how to behave these days." All young people?
What organizational structure groups items together?
Classification
What are some characteristics of the mystery genre?
The main character is presented with a puzzle.
The setting includes some unusual features.
The text structure is problem - solution.
What are character values?
A core value that is so fundamental to the character that it often does not need to be explained.
A police officer might value integrity, and have character traits of honesty and loyalty.
The Rich Man might value personal gain will do anything for wealth.
Are directions capitalized?
No, directions such as go north, south, east, or west are not capitalized.
Getting the ball across the net should have been a success for for the volleyball player, but instead, it is a failure because she kicks it.
This is an example of:
irony
What organizational structure might a science article use to explain the results of a study?
Cause and effect
The outcome of the study was the result of these causes....
Chronological
What is a footnote?
A comment placed at the bottom of a page that provides additional information.
Creating a mental image in your head;
Words that appeal to the senses.
"The crispy, burnt brown paper bag rustled in the whistling wind."
Why might an author use a rhetorical question at the end of a paragraph?
as a transition before introducing evidence to support their claim
to increase curiosity about the information that will follow
to cause readers to think about their own perspectives on a topic
What is a subplot?
A smaller plot within the larger, overall story plot.
Each Harry Potter movie has its own subplot, while the entire series has a plot of Harry trying to defeat Voldemort.
How does the non-linear plot structure of flashback help develop a story?
to show that something in the story has been going on for a long time
describe how a character has influenced another character over their life
to provide background information
What is tone?
The attitude the author takes toward a subject.
Are seasons capitalized?
No.
spring, summer, fall, winter
are not capitalized.
What is alliteration?
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
Wind whistling through the whitened wooden wheels.
What is the climax of a plot?
The highest point of interest in the story; where the bad guy fights the good guy/
Where the conflict is resolved
Why might an author use the non-linear plot structure of foreshadow?
to help the reader predict what will happen in the future
to give a hint of what is to come ahead
What is voice?
The writer's unique words / language that let you "hear" the personality of the author in their writing.
Is this active or passive voice?
The leaves were raked by the crew.
Passive.
We want to always write in active voice, where the person doing the work is the subject.
Active voice would be: The CREW raked the leaves.
What is an analogy?
A comparison between two unlike things to make a point.
The teenage years are like a roller coaster.
Raising a child is like gardening.
What is a parallel plot?
A parallel plot has two plots going at the same time.
Within a novel, a mother and daughter might have a linear plot developing, while the daughter and boyfriend simulatneously have a linear plot developing.