1. Author’s Tool Box Fable Fairy Tale Folk Tale Myth Legend Author’s Intent antonym synonym onomatopoeia Fact and Opinion Point of view Mood and tone Cause and effect foreshadowing Introduction and Conclusion homophone Alliteration Theme Metaphor / simile Protagonist /antagonist Alliteration Setting http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm Sentence structure (varying)

2. Author’s purpose http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm Why did Mildred Taylor include the characters Mr. Jameson and Jeremy Wallace

3. Point of View http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm How does MDH use the diary of Lissa to change point of view

4. Mood & Tone http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm Think about the descriptions of weather and nature in MDH’s books, What does the author want you to feel and sense? Why?

5. Settings http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm Why is the geographical setting important in books? Why is the historical (the year) setting important in books?

6. Protagonist / Antagonist http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm Who is the protagonist in Roll of Thunder? The Wallaces are antagonists but sometimes Mrs. Crocker and TJ are also antagonists. Explain.

7. Theme: http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/alla m/general/glossary.htm Explain how redemption is a theme in her books. Explain how determination is a theme in Roll of Thunder.