First 3 weeks

Question 1

What does STEAL stand for?

Answer 1

Speech, Thought, Effects, Actions, and Looks.

Question 2

Direct Characterization

Answer 2

describes the character’s traits “tells” (ex. pretty, smart, mysterious)

Question 3

Indirect Characterization

Answer 3

describes the character using actions, thoughts, and how they affect others. (this was his third time in detention - this shows he is a troublemaker)

Question 4

Linear Plot

Answer 4

Events that take place in a line, chronological order

Question 5

Non-Linear Plot

Answer 5

When the events or dialogue of a story is portrayed/structured out of chronological order.

Question 6

What are 2 examples of non-linear plot?

Answer 6

Flashbacks and Foreshadowing

Question 7

What are the 7 plot conflicts?

Answer 7

1) Man vs Man 2)Man vs Self 3) Man vs Society 4) Man vs Nature
5) Man vs Technology 6) Man vs Supernatural 7) Man vs Beast

Question 8

What does SMAPHIS stand for?

Answer 8

Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration, Personification, Hyperbole, Imagery, Symbolism

Question 9

What does figurative langauge?

Answer 9

The use of words in a way that deviates from realistic or literal meaning

Question 10

The authors word choice

Answer 10

Diction

Question 11

Author’s ATTITUDE (created through diction)

Answer 11

Tone

Question 12

How the author’s words make the READER feel

Answer 12

Mood

Question 13

Concrete Evidence

Answer 13

DIRECTLY stated by the author (it’s right there on the paper! lol)

Question 14

Abstract Evidence

Answer 14

Indirect or implied, not stated. Words that tell the reader hidden feelings within an author’s words (read between the lines)