GMAS Terms and Concepts One

Setting

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• Where and when a story takes place, including the time of day, the season, or the location.

• The central conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The underlying message or moral of the story.

Summarize

• To provide a detailed analysis of a story's themes and characters.

• To give the main events of a story in the order in which they happen.

• To critique the author's writing style and techniques.

• To rewrite the story in a different genre.

Compare vs. Contrast

• Comparing is analyzing two things in relation to each other, while contrasting is analyzing the differences between them.

• Comparing focuses solely on the differences between two items, while contrasting looks for similarities.

• Comparing and contrasting are the same processes used to evaluate two items.

• Comparing involves listing the features of one item, while contrasting involves summarizing both items.

Theme

• The main character's journey in a story.

• The lesson or message of a literary text, such as bullying in a story about a student who is made fun of.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The author's biography and background.

Character

• A person or thing that plays a part in the events of a story.

• A setting where the story takes place.

• The main idea or message of the story.

• A sequence of events in a story.

Genre

• A category of composition with a particular style, form, and content.

• A type of musical instrument used in orchestras.

• A method of storytelling that involves multiple perspectives.

• A specific time period in art history.

Metaphor

• A direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

• A comparison without a linking word, where one thing is said to be another. Example: Recess was a zoo.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A statement that contradicts itself.

Point of View

• The perspective from which a story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.

• The emotional tone of the story.

• The main character's journey throughout the narrative.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

Vocabulary

• The meanings of words and phrases, and how they are used in the story.

• A type of literary device used to create rhythm.

• The study of the structure of sentences.

• A method of analyzing character development.

Explicit Idea

• An idea or message that is stated directly by the writer.

• A hidden meaning that requires interpretation.

• A vague concept that is open to multiple interpretations.

• An idea that is implied rather than stated.