First-Person
In _____ point of view, the narrator is a character.
omniscient
In third-person ____ point of view, readers learn what more than one character.
Limited
In third-person ___ point of view, readers learn the thoughts of just one character.
A narrator outside of the story.
Chris went to the mall early. As he looked for his friends, he caught sight of himself in the mirror. Won't my hair ever lie flat? he thought. He wondered whether Bob and Dean were as self-conscious as he was. Just then, he saw Dean waving to him across t
No, Chris
Chris went to the mall early. As he looked for his friends, he caught sight of himself in the mirror. Won't my hair ever lie flat? he thought. He wondered whether Bob and Dean were as self-conscious as he was. Just then, he saw Dean waving to him across t
third person limited
Chris went to the mall early. As he looked for his friends, he caught sight of himself in the mirror. Won't my hair ever lie flat? he thought. He wondered whether Bob and Dean were as self-conscious as he was. Just then, he saw Dean waving to him across t
he looses his keys often.
Charlie- I know your busy, but have you seen my keys?
Lucy- (Murmurs, doesn't look up from computer) I really have no idea.
Charlie- I just can't stand this anymore! I lose them once a week!
Lucy- Please, I just- Can't you be a little more organized? Have
She's busy working.
Charlie- I know your busy, but have you seen my keys?
Lucy- (Murmurs, doesn't look up from computer) I really have no idea.
Charlie- I just can't stand this anymore! I lose them once a week!
Lucy- Please, I just- Can't you be a little more organized? Have
It resolves the scene.
Charlie- I know your busy, but have you seen my keys?
Lucy- (Murmurs, doesn't look up from computer) I really have no idea.
Charlie- I just can't stand this anymore! I lose them once a week!
Lucy- Please, I just- Can't you be a little more organized? Have
It indicates the attitude of the characters, a visual representation
A gas station. Sunrise. A couple of tumbleweeds are on the ground. Deke is sitting on a large can, chewing sunflower seeds. Roy comes out of the office, looks at Deke, shakes his head, and then goes back inside.
What is the purpose of these stage directio
It shows the date and time
A gas station. Sunrise. A couple of tumbleweeds are on the ground. Deke is sitting on a large can, chewing sunflower seeds. Roy comes out of the office, looks at Deke, shakes his head, and then goes back inside.
What information is revealed in these stage
the characters - shows them what to do.
A gas station. Sunrise. A couple of tumbleweeds are on the ground. Deke is sitting on a large can, chewing sunflower seeds. Roy comes out of the office, looks at Deke, shakes his head, and then goes back inside.
Tom whom might these stage directions be of
It shows that he was very ashamed in himself that he hadn't done better.
Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach
He was sill proud and still believes there is always next year.
Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach
A huge smile spread across Hank's face.
Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach
He was happy and felt good when his dad said there's always next year. He was hopeful.
Hank was in disbelief. After he trained with the football team all summer, the coach pulled him aside after practice to let him know he hadn't made the team. As he walked home, he angrily kicked at the pavement and struggled not to cry. When Hank approach
Jack
Jack liked Kayla, but he was nervous about talking with her. One day, he was walking up the school steps when she walked by, wheeling her bicycle. He complimented her on the model. She told him how much she loved to bike. Before Jack knew what he was sayi
Al
Jack liked Kayla, but he was nervous about talking with her. One day, he was walking up the school steps when she walked by, wheeling her bicycle. He complimented her on the model. She told him how much she loved to bike. Before Jack knew what he was sayi
He or she is the main character.
Jack liked Kayla, but he was nervous about talking with her. One day, he was walking up the school steps when she walked by, wheeling her bicycle. He complimented her on the model. She told him how much she loved to bike. Before Jack knew what he was sayi
is a flat character.
Bob is too lazy to help his brother clean up. He is too lazy to make breakfast. He is too lazy to get up and see who is at the door.
is a round character.
Linda woks hard at her job after school. She also loves playing soccer. She is trying to decide whether to give up her job to join the soccer team.
Static Character
Beginning of the story: Bob is too lazy to help his brother clean up. Ending: Bob is too lazy to see who is at the door.
Dynamic Character
Beginning of the story: Superman believes he can solve most problems using his special powers. Ending: Superman is unable to save his friends from an illness. Superman realizes he cannot solve every problem.
It favors Rodri-. The author uses weighted words such as "sunny smile." Focusing on the future and vision regarding rodri-, but describes Harrison's campaign
The two candidates could hardly be more different. Rodriguez never lost his sunny smile, always focusing on the future and his vision for the city's future. Harrison, on the other hand, unfairly questioned her opponent's honesty and experience.
What is th
Objective. Language is straight- forward and factual.
Wilson Park is the largest of the county's parks. It offers recreational opportunities, including boating, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding. Playgrounds can be found throughout the park, as well as a nature center. Admission is free for county resid
Spiders are different from insects
While we often think of spiders as insects, they are actually part of a distinct family. Spiders, along with scorpions, ticks, and mites, are part of a group of animals called arachnids. Spiders differ from insects in several ways. First, they have eight
yes, shows that they are different
While we often think of spiders as insects, they are actually part of a distinct family. Spiders, along with scorpions, ticks, and mites, are part of a group of animals called arachnids. Spiders differ from insects in several ways. First, they have eight
Tides cause major changes to our environment
It may seem strange to imagine something not even on our planet causing major changes to our environment on a daily basis. The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth is strong enough to keep both objects in a stable pattern, but most things on the
Idea is implied (not directly told)
It may seem strange to imagine something not even on our planet causing major changes to our environment on a daily basis. The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth is strong enough to keep both objects in a stable pattern, but most things on the
Water bunches up during one part of day, and flattens out during others. The bunching up of the oceans creates high tides. Faltering creates low tides.
It may seem strange to imagine something not even on our planet causing major changes to our environment on a daily basis. The gravitational force between the Moon and Earth is strong enough to keep both objects in a stable pattern, but most things on the
Proper Noun
Write whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun. Then, write whether the noun is possessive.
Dave plays bass in a five-person band that plays pop music.
Possessive Proper Noun
Write whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun. Then, write whether the noun is possessive.
Sometimes the football coach's son sings back-up with the group.
Common Noun
Write whether the underlined noun is a common noun or a proper noun. Then, write whether the noun is possessive.
Dave's group, The Vanguard, plays at the Bonzo Club on Wednesdays.
She likes to cook her famous lasagna.
Dahlia likes to cook. (She, her)
They and their parents are going to Jerry's house after church.
Jory and her parents are coming to talk. (They, their)
He has five of his own snake pets
Micah has five pet snakes. (He, his)
eagerly
Find the adverb
Vann eagerly visited the Rio Grande Valley.
always
Find the adverb
He always enjoys his vacations in that sunny land.
wonderfully
Find the adverb
The people of the Valley grow wonderfully tasty grapefruit
extremely
Find the adverb
Grapefruit grow extremely well in the Valley.
here
Find the adverb
Many people live here in winter.
a- delightful- a- recent
Find the Adjective (and articles)
Julius recited a delightful poem by Robert Service on a recent visit.
the- hard- adventurous-
Find the Adjective (and articles)
It told about the hard and adventurous life of miners in Canada
the- humorous- the- long
Find the Adjective (and articles)
We laughed at the humorous ending of the long poem.
several- the- frozen
Find the Adjective (and articles)
Robert Service wrote several poems about the frozen north.
the- new- a- complete- the
Find the Adjective (and articles)
The new library might have a complete collection of the poet's works
so that- Subordinating
What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
Tommy ate lunch quickly so that he wouldn't be late to the movie.
Although- Subordinating
What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
Although I prefer soccer, I played baseball that afternoon.
but- coordinating
What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
Sabrina wanted to go the party, but her father wouldn't let her go.
for- coordinating
What is the conjunction? (is it sub or coor)
I asked my brother to set the table, for he hadn't done anything helpful the whole day.
No, The commas are NOT in correct position
Are the comas in correct positions?
My favorite flowers are daisies, sunflowers and red, roses
Yes, The commas ARE in the correct position
While i'm cleaning my room, I like to listen to music.
What does a semicolon do?
Separates two complete sentences ;
Have
The cherry tree and the maple tree (has, have) been cut down.
leads
The road to the right or the one straight ahead (leads, lead) home
were
Soldiers or police officers (was, were) blocking the roadways.
are
Every suit and jacket in the store (is, are) on sale.
Complex
Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
Although the tree squirrel is a wonderful acrobat, it sometimes misses its mark.
Compund
Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
Our tour guide showed us the house, and she demonstrated cooking on a cast iron stove.
Simple with compound verb
Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
Some birds swam or hunted for grain.
Simple with compound subject
Identify each as wither simple, compound, or complex.
The ducks and geese flew south.
-anthrop-
human
bond
uniting connection
charitable
generous,giving
connects
joins together
devastated
damaged, destroyed, shocked ,extremely sad
discordant
lacking harmony or agreement
encouraged
inspired; offered support to
frustrated
to prevent from accomplishing; to cause feelings of discouragement
generostiy
willingness to give or share
impairments
injury,damage
influence
to affect
in
not
-ity
state, condition
lamented
mourned or grieved for
-ment
action or process
perserverance
State of persisting in an action in spite of obstacles
-phil-
love
philanthropist
lover of humanity; person active in promoting human welfare
reproach
blame
resilience
the ability to adapt effectively in the face of threats
squabbling
fighting noisily over small matters
struggling
having difficulty
super-
above, beyond
supervision
the act of managing or directing
altered
changed
covetous
greedy
dispelled
driven away
earnest
Serious and sincere
-fin-
end
impossible
not possible
Infinitley
endlessly
mal-
bad
malcontent
dissatisfied with existing conditions
miser
one who saves greedily
morose
gloomy
para-
beside
parallel
parallel
resolute
determined
strive
to try hard
noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
proper noun
a SPECIFIC person, place, thing, or idea
common noun
A general name for a person, place, or thing
pro noun
takes the place of a noun
possesive noun
is a personal pronoun used to show ownership or relationship
antecedent
The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.
adjective
A word that describes a noun
coordinate adjective
two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma
Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb
conjuction
a word that connects two or more words or sentences
coordinating conjunction
FANBOYS=for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
subordinating conjunction
connects an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses; examples: since, before, unless, however
independant clause
expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a senctence
dependant clause
A clause that does not express a complete thought
comma usage
lists, introductions, extra information (nonessential), separate independent clauses with conjunction
colons
when listing
in between time
formal letter
semi colons
Used to join related independent clauses (There were five major hurricanes this year; Two of them hit our city), join independent clauses joined by a conjunction (Popular books are often made into movies; however, that was wasn't), separate items in a ser
subject verb agreement
subject stays the same; verb must be singular or plural to match the subject
simple sentence
A sentence consisting of one independent clause and no dependent clause
compound sentence
a sentence with two or more coordinate independent clauses, often joined by one or more conjunctions
complex sentence
A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
compound-complex sentence
at least one dependent clause and two or more independent clauses