 The feelings of a character as reflected in the selection. Example: “You really need to back up out my face.”

 The person or animal around when the action in the occurs. Example: SpongeBob and Patrick are characters in Bikini Bottom.

 To use writing to amuse reader. Example: Please entertain me I’m bored.

 A statement that is true or can be proven. Example: Dogs do bark.

 A statement that requires a value judgment; it is what someone thinks or believes. Example: My opinion is that Willow Smith’s song Whip my hair is awesome.

 Returning to an earlier time in a story for the purpose of making something clearer in the present. Example: Mr. Flashlight is having serious flashbacks.

 To use writing to provide factual information about a topic. Example: It is very good to inform people.

 The time and place in which the action of a story occurs. Example: A setting of my everyday life would be TMS.

 A figurative comparison that does not use “like” or “as” Example: “Trey and Chris together makes life even better.”

 A figurative comparison that uses “like” or “as”. Example: These raindrops are as heavy as dumbbells.”