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Unit Two Test Review What You Need to Know

Fiction Classic Short Story Dramatization (Play) based on the same short story

Suspense The build-up of tension a reader/viewer feels while he/she waits to see what will happen

Foreshadowing When the author gives us hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story—this technique creates the suspense

Narrator’s Point of View Does the narrator refer to himself/herself? How does the narrator speak about other characters?

Descriptions Setting Characters

Compare/Contrast Short Story vs. Play Directors use different techniques to create suspense

Stage Directions Descriptions Music/Lighting Dramatization Stage Directions Descriptions Music/Lighting

Suspense Foreshadowing The build-up of tension a reader/viewer feels while he/she waits to see what will happen Foreshadowing When the author gives us hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story—this technique creates the suspense

shows things that reveal the personality of a character. Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character. showing the character's appearance displaying the character's actions revealing the character's thoughts letting the character speak getting the reactions of others *Readers often must infer to gather indirect details about a character

Non-Fiction Media Analysis

Author’s Purpose What is the main purpose? Thesis statement (introduction)? Restated thesis (conclusion)?

Author’s Viewpoint Counterargument Opinions Reasons Supporting Details Argument made to oppose an alternative view

Summarization Retelling the main points, events, or ideas, while leaving out the less important details Non-Fiction: Topic sentences

Vocabulary Context Clues! Words with similar meanings (Thesaurus) Latin roots and prefixes Context Clues!