Authors' Methods

Define: Analogy

• Something used as a model, specific

• When a character speaks to themselves or others

• Explains a new idea by connecting it to an old one

• Groups based on characteristics

Match the Example to the Method: My heart's a stereo and it beats for you!

• Metaphor

• Exposition

• Reflection

• Anecdote

Define: Description

• A reference to something well-known

• When the author gives background info. Usually at the start of a story.

• Explains a new idea by connecting it to an old one

• Allows the reader to picture the object, setting, or event

Match the Example to the Method: Is there an Einstein in your class?

• Categories

• Allusion

• Description

• Compare & Contrast

Define: Exposition/Narration

• A short, interesting story

• When the author gives background info. Usually at the start of a story.

• Groups based on shared characteristics

• Allows the reader to picture the object, setting, or event

Match the Example to the Method: The Language Arts teacher creates models of authors’ methods for her students to reference. 

• Allusion

• Simile

• Reflection

• Example

Define: Simile

• A comparison of two unalike things using like or as

• A comparison of two unalike things

• To discuss similarities or differences between two or more things

• Serious, individual thought about character or actions

Match the Example to the Method: This is Berk. It's twelve days North of hopeless, and a few degrees South of freezing to death.

• Description

• Narration/

  Exposition

• Reflection

• Anecdote

Define: Anecdote

• A short, interesting story

• A comparison of two unalike things

• Groups based on shared characteristics

• A reference to something well-known

Match the Example to the Method: Cub is to bear as calf is to cow.

• Categories

• Simile

• Analogy

• Examples