punctuation used after the words "the following" and a list of items
What is COLON
100
time and place of a story
-local and global
What is SETTING
100
the most critical moment in the story
What is CLIMAX
100
Mr. McCord is our (principle, principal).
What is PRINCIPAL
200
hard, lasting
What is DUR
200
conjunctions
What is FANBOYS
200
words or phrases a writer uses to represent persons, objects, actions, feelings, and ideas
What is IMAGERY
200
the author lays the groundwork by revealing the setting, relationships between the characters, and the situation before the conflict begins
What is EXPOSITION
200
The house style (complements, compliments) the family's four rambunctious boys.
What is COMPLEMENTS
300
idea, word, speech, reason
What is LOGUE, LOGO
300
modifies a verb or adverb
What is ADVERB
300
contrast between appearance and reality
What is IRONY
300
interrupts the peace and balance of the situation and one or more of the characters comes into conflict with an outside force, himself, or another character
What is INCITING INCIDENT
300
The girl is (quite, quiet) tall.
What is QUITE
400
sound, voice
What is PHON
400
used to show dialogue
What is QUOTATION MARKS
400
word choice; when an author uses words to create a specific EFFECT
What is DICTION
400
the problem set up in the inciting incident is unraveled; there is a revelation of meaning
What is the DENOUEMENT
400
I (past, passed) Julie in the hall.
What is PASSED
500
to pull, draw
What is TRACT
500
punctuation used in the greeting of a business letter
What is COLON
500
the central character and focus of interest who is trying to accomplish or overcome an adversary
What is PROTAGONIST
500
most of the story takes place here
What is RISING ACTION
500
Mrs. Skinner was (formally, formerly) known as Ms. Tharp.