3. Tom heard the watch crunch under his boot and gasped in horror.

4. Slimy slugs slither slowly down the sidewalk.

5. My cat weighs a ton!

6. Sam's scrumptious menu featured, shrimp, sandwiches, and other fresh seafood.

7. The tired old chair finally collapsed, throwing me to the floor.

8. Singing softly to himself, Sam sauntered into class ten minutes late.

9. She’s so tall she bumps her head on the clouds.

10. The fog crept in on little feet.

11. She was a graceful swan, floating across the stage with the other dancers

12. Her laugh was like a tinkling bell ringing through the room.

13. Her fear followed her down the dark hallway and chased her until she turned on the lights.

15. The neighing horses raced around the pasture.

16. Frank was horrified to find French fries on the floor of his Ferrari.

17. Her eyes were lasers, focused on the teacher.

18. Education is the key to a prosperous future.

19. The music was so loud that you could hear it around the world.

20. ____ The pencil sang as it danced across the paper, recording Melissa’s sonnet.

21. The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

22. He was as busy as a bee all afternoon.

23. Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

What best describes WHEN and WHERE a story takes place?

The _______ is every event that happens in a story.

Which element of plot introduces the characters and the setting of the story?

What best describes WHEN and WHERE a story takes place?

A _______ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

The problem faced by the main character is developed during the ______________.

What is the part of the story leading up to the climax?

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

The rising action of the plot...

Turning point in a story; moment of greatest suspense; problem at most intense or dramatic moment.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

What happens right after the climax?

After the climax, when problems are starting to be wrapped up...

The ending when the major problem has been wrapped up.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

You step outside your tent, awakened by the chirping of birds. The sun has not risen, but the brightness of the day was slowly washing over the island. You walk on the seemingly endless trail of white sand. The tide was low, and the sand was soft and cold on your feet. You watched the waves crash softly on the shore, washing off your dainty footprints.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

Mr. Reyes handed out the test papers. The whole class held their pencils tight. As the clock struck 8:00, they started answering their test. The whole room fell silent. The only thing you could hear was the ticking of the wall clock. Ben was so focused, yet so nervous that the rustling of the pages turning made him constantly check the time. He could feel the sweat forming on his forehead while writing.

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

Oh, I wish the ground would eat me right now! I can't believe that I just happened! And right in front of everyone! I was trying to look and act cute while sipping my milk tea when the mustard bottle popped and spilled mustard all over Jana's sandwich. I laughed so hard that my drink came out of my nose!

Which of the following describes the mood of the passage?

These are the emotions you (the reader) feel while reading a story or poem.

What point of view does the narrator tell a story without describing any of the characters thoughts or feelings? The narrator just states the facts.

The narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns such as I, me, my, we, and us.

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings on one character.

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

The standpoint from which a story is being told.

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

The Australian runners quickly stretched before the big race.

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

There is no way I am going to lose this race, I know I can beat every other runner here!

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

You know you have to get to school on time, but you decide to stop off at the donut shop for a delicious cream filled donut because you love donuts!!

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

Everyone in the class was nervous for the upcoming exam on point of view, but felt like they had studied enough and would do well.

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

He was overcome with sadness when he realized that he was not going to get picked to be on the varsity soccer team this year.

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

After the student finished reading his book, he took a quiz and passed it.

Identify the point of view of this sentence.

I know it is time to go to sleep, but I can't stop playing my new favorite video game!

Identify the point of view of the passage.

Joey was feeling very nervous about the big dodgeball tournament coming up. He didn't know how his team would do. The team captain, Rick, felt very confident they would win.

Identify the point of view of this passage.

The reporter watched the game. He took notes on which players did well, and which players struggled. He had a big story to write!

The narrator is talking to you.

The author gives clues about the character through their speech, dress, actions, thoughts, and what other characters say about them.

the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

The author tells us exactly what to think or know about the character.

What is theme?

What could be an example of a theme?

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.

What is the theme?

Laura wants to watch her favorite TV show tonight, but knows she has a huge Social Studies test tomorrow.

A group of lines in a poem is called

What is the rhyme scheme for the poem “Dreams”?

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

A group of lines in a poem is called

What is the rhyme scheme for the poem “Dreams”?

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

Using words with the same beginning sound to highlight key words, make a poem memorable, or create a feeling or mood is called

When rhyming is organized into patterns and can be labeled aaba it is called

Using words that have the same (or very similar) ending sound

is called

Which of the following lines from contains onomatopoeia?

The lines of “Dreams” are short, have alliteration and the poem uses a specific rhyming pattern. What effect does this have on the poem?

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

A direct comparison of two unlike things that does NOT use like or as

What literary device is used in the following words? "Warm wind, the west wind"

Which point of view allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story?

Which of the following best describes the mood of this passage?

Rain tapped gently on the window as Mia curled up with her favorite book, feeling safe and content in the warm glow of the lamp.

What does it mean to inform?

What does it mean to entertain?

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in the “Great Works of Art” program. We guarantee you’ll be painting like a master by the end of the program.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was born on February 12, 1809.

Kids at Morning Star Elementary School in Montana turned their ideas into actions when they raised $1,100 for the Red Cross.

Sally always looked forward to winter because of the

Snowflake Festival. She loved the rides and really enjoyed

the shows.