The author's attitude, either positive or negative, toward a subject.

I have a great story to tell. My cat, Chester, and I discovered a new way to eat Slim Jims. I dip them in peanut butter and it's delicious!

An author's attitude toward a subject. Examples include sarcasm, enthusiasm, or pessimism.

The place and time a story takes place.

The main idea of underlying meaning of a literary work. The reader can determine this by finding evidence that is supportable and covers the greatest percentage of the story.

All of the following are part of plot except __________________________.

The author's reason for creating a specific piece of work. The author may be writing to educate, entertain, or persuade.

Mr. S. applied sun screen, and his Manchester United hat, which he lost body surfing. Next to his blanket, Mr. S put his newly found shells. The only thing missing from this perfect day was a shark attack.

What inference can be made from this passage?

A literary element that evokes certain feelings in the reader.

All of the following are great examples of character trait except ________________________________.

Which test structure discusses similarities and differences between people, places, and things.

Which test structure provides the reader with a series of time ordered events..

Which type of figurative language is a comparison of two unlike things using the word like or as.

Which type of figurative language is an exaggerated statement to make a point.

"The pen danced across the page," is an example of _______________________________________.

The "good gal or guy " of any given story. This character is working for a positive cause.

Unfinished, haphazard, and rough are all _________________________.

Fill in the blanks.

I have _________________ many cats at my home. I have ____________ cat.