“You’ve got this!” Sara cheered, standing on the sidewalk. She watched as her dad followed closely behind her little brother’s bike. As he let go, she couldn’t help but think of when she first learned to ride a bike. She could still feel her heart racing and remember how scared she was, waiting for her dad to let go. She knew exactly how her brother was feeling.

What literary technique is being used?

Interrupt the present action in a story to tell about something that happened in the past.

“Don’t miss, don’t miss, DON’T miss,” is all I could hear in my head. Well, that, and the 10,000 fans around me. Standing at the foul line I couldn’t help but think back to the championship game last year. The feeling of missing the game winning foul shots will stay with me forever. That was motivation though for me to get better in the off- season. What literary technique is being used?

We came barreling around the curve and I could hear

the snow crunch under the tires. I glanced at the speedometer. “Will you please slow down?” I asked Steven. “The weather is getting worse and I’m worried we will hit some ice.” The snow was falling hard now and I could barely see the road!

What literary technique is being used?

The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature.

Teresa wanted to join the Bay Shore Fire Department, however, many of the men thought she would not be strong or brave enough to be a fireman.

What type of conflict?

Jerry saw his best friend steal a candy bar from the store. Jerry knows it is wrong but is unsure if he should tell on his friend. He is so confused.

What type of conflict?

Pablo and Kane were playing soccer. Kane started playing too roughly and Pablo got very upset and pushed him into the net.

What type of conflict?

The waves pounded against the shore so hard, making it difficult for Shane to ride a wave. Shane kept falling off his board.

What type of conflict?

Suspense builds because complications arise that make the conflict more difficult for the main character to resolve.

The highest point of tension or suspense. The main character faces his or her greatest challenge. The result of this event is that the conflict is resolved.

The reader learns about the setting, characters, and the conflict.

The conflict ends and loose ends are tied up.

Methods to determine the character traits that best describe the personality of the character.

Direct Characterization is...

Indirect Characterization is...

What shows us that a sentence is indirect characterization?

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.

Let's barter at lunch. I'll take your cupcake for these two cookies.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word in red.

Plants won't grow unless they get an adequate amount of water. If you give them too much water or too little water, they may die.