1. Unit Two Test Review
What You Need to Know

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

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

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

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

6. Descriptions
Setting
Characters

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

8. Stage Directions Descriptions Music/Lighting
Dramatization
Stage Directions Descriptions Music/Lighting

9. 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

10. 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

11. Non-Fiction Media Analysis

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

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

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

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