Plot
Name the plot elements in order
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Theme is the....
Universal Lesson
What are four types of author's purpose
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
Emphasize
If a question asks about a specific paragraph what should you do?
Go back and read
What do the parts of PEEEL stand for?
Point
Explanation
Evidence
Explanation
Link
What are the two main types of conflict?
Internal and external
How do characters contribute to theme?
Lesson that can be learned through the characters
Identifying how character changes from beginning to end
How is the character affected by the conflict/solution
How can an author use characters to develop the theme?
Through the lessons they learn, the conflicts they face
What strategy involves narrowing down the choices?
Elimination
What is the answer to the prompt in your essay (ecr)?
What is thesis?
What is the point in the story with the most tension?
Climax=tension
How can you identify the theme?
What lesson does the character learn, how does the character change from beginning to end, A message that can apply to everyone
Depending on when and where a story takes place the rules can be different
What can you do to prepare yourself before you read the text?
Preview the questions
What sentence stems can you used to introduce evidence?
In P# the author states, ""
The author states, ""
What is after the climax and never before?
Solution/resolution
How can an author develop theme?
Setting, Character changes, society, conflict and solution
What is foreshadow?
A warning or indication of what might happen in the future.
How can you take apart a question?
Look at the key words
Read carefully what it is asking
What is link?
Concluding sentence to a paragraph, connection to the real world
How can a character's action contribute to plot?
They move the story along, they can effect or be effected by the lesson or changes in the story
What was the theme of Harrison Bergeron?
Being the same/equal is not always a good thing
How is theme related to authors purpose?
The author created a story to share a specific message
What can you do to double check your answer?
Explain it being able to use the text, look at the vocabulary in the answer and question, check again before submitting
What is the purpose of your topic sentence?
Tells the reader what your paragraph is about, first reason to support your thesis, what your evidence will prove