Word Choice
What does the use of certain words or phrases, do for the reader?
Creates images - sets the tone/mood.
Dialogue is a converstation between two or more people.
What is one sure way of getting to know a character?
Through their dialogue
I, me
What is a key moment?
A key moment, is an important event that happens.
Specific words have a specific connotation. What does that mean?
the feeling the word hold - based on context. "I am feeling blue today"
How does the connotative meaning of a word help readers?
Understand the mood and tone better.
A character's word choice may reveal....
their mood, or tone
What pronouns does 2nd person point of view use?
YOU
In what way could a story element (character, plot, setting) interact with a key moment and change things?
Introduction of a new character into the story or a change in setting.
NOW
Why would someone use figurative language within their dialogue?
Help readers visualize what is happening/
The story elements interact and affect each other by...
changing the main conflict
What pronouns does 3rd person point of view use?
He, She, They, Ms. Brini
Name at least 3 story elements?
Setting, character, climax, resolution, POV
What does a person's word choice help you understand?
Their tone, mood, and interactions.
An author can develop different points of view through character dialogue.
A key moment can change...
the plot, conflict and resolution.
Name ONE way an author develop different points of views?
Through: Character interaction, Dialogue, Internal dialogue
On a plot diagram, what can a key moment affect?
The trajectory of the story... a conflict or a resolution.
How does word choice affect character interactions?
can become more positive or more negative.
What can be learned through dialogue amongst characters?
Their interactions/ personality/ education level
How many test questions should you do per day?
ONE
The tone and mood of that character.
"I was driving my car, when I began to faint" ... name the key moment.
I began to faint while driving