Author's Craft Review

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Repetition

Back

Author’s decision to repeat an idea, action, behavior, event, word or phrase.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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Inner Thinking

Back

A narrative technique that reveals a character's thoughts and feelings directly to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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Tone

Back

The writer's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

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Figurative Language

Back

Language that means more than what the words say, often used to create imagery or express ideas in a non-literal way.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Description

Back

A literary device that provides details about a character, setting, or event to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

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Dialogue

Back

A conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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First Person POV

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

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Imagery

Back

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps the reader visualize scenes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3