Notice and Note Signposts

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Aha moment

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When a character suddenly realizes, understands, or finally figures something out.

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Again and Again

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When a word, phrase, object, or situation is mentioned over and over.

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Memory moment

Back

When the author interrupts the action to tell you a memory.

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Words of the wiser

Back

When a character takes the main character aside and gives serious advice.

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Contrasts and contradictions

Back

When a character says or does something that's opposite of what he or she has been saying or doing all along.

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Tough questions

Back

Questions that a character asks that are difficult to answer and may reveal deeper meanings.

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Signposts

Back

Literary devices that help readers notice important moments in a story.

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Theme

Back

The central idea or message in a story.

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Character development

Back

The process by which a character changes throughout a story.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.