Semester 1 Study Guide

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Across
  1. 2. idea the most important thing said about the topic, usually in nonfiction; the primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the readers about the topic
  2. 5. to restate in other words; should be of similar length as the original
  3. 6. conversation between two or more people or characters
  4. 10. characterization the character is revealed through their thoughts, personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others
  5. 13. characterization the author shares the character's personality traits
  6. 14. the ending of a story. ALSO the ANSWER to the main characters original problem
  7. 15. a character or force in conflict with the main character
  8. 18. person point of view told from the viewpoint of one of the characters using the pronouns "I" and "we"
  9. 19. an idea or conclusion that is drawn from evidence and reasoning; using clues from the author to read "between the lines".
  10. 20. the events in a story
  11. 22. the main character in a story
  12. 24. the point in the plot directly related to the conflict that creates the greatest intensity, suspense, or interest
  13. 25. giving details about; illustrating; explaining
  14. 28. conflict a struggle within a character's own mind
  15. 30. Background information presented in a literary work.
Down
  1. 1. central topic, subject, or message, within a narrative
  2. 3. the telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events
  3. 4. details in the story, these are facts or details that help develop and support the central idea or topic
  4. 7. conflict a character's struggle with other characters, groups, or nature
  5. 8. where and when the story takes place
  6. 9. a person, animal, plant, or object that contributes to the story with actions and/or dialogue
  7. 11. the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and the setting.
  8. 12. action the events leading up to the climax; the suspense builds and the problem gets worse and becomes more complicated
  9. 16. inform to give information or facts to the reader
  10. 17. words words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences and paragraphs (such as: first, second, next, finally)
  11. 21. entertain to provide enjoyment or amusement to a reader
  12. 23. give a brief statement of the main points in your own words
  13. 26. person point of view the narrator tells the story using the pronouns "you," "your," and "yours", or where it is understood, like in poetry or recipe
  14. 27. action the events after the climax that lead to the resolution or end of the story
  15. 29. persuade to convince the reader to do something through reasoning or argument