Cards in this guide (17)
Why do stories include exposition
It provides necessary information so readers can understand the
story.
Which best explains how writers use the plot mountain
Though writers use the plot mountain as guideline, they
sometimes stray from it as they write.
Why might a writer hint at a conflict in a story's opening
To raise questions the reader will want answered
What is something writers try to achieve in the dénouement of a story
A sense that things have changed since the story's
beginning.
Which ending would most likely disappoint a reader
An ending the reader can predict right away
What question creates the most tension at the end of the story
Will the women tell the men what they have noticed?
Why can it be effective to end a story earlier than the reader expects
This allows readers to draw their own conclusions about what
happens.
Which best explains why a description of weather can affect the tone of a piece of writing
Certain kinds of weather suggest moods and feelings to most
people.
Which is the best revision strategy for a writer who writes an ending that is strong but does not quite fit the story
Go back and revise earlier parts of the story.
Which is most likely reason a writer would include a flash forward
To make a reader anticipate a future event
You're welcome :)
Which best identifies the moment in the story when Mrs Hale notices the strange pattern in Mrs Wright's sewing
The uhhhh will uhhhh help!!!!
What best explains the term flashback
A point in the story that shows something that happened earlier.
What is a reason a writer might use summary
Writers usually use summary to tell information that they don't
want to waste long boring paragraphs on, like scenery or background
information.
Which best explains the author's choice to open the story in Martha hale's kitchen
Mrs. Hale's feelings about her kitchen help her understand the
crime that happened.
What is one advantage of opening a story in media res
It makes the reader wonder what happened before and what will
happen after.
What is most likely to be implied in a moment with slow can you sen what is most likely to be implied in a moment with slow pacing
which choice seems like part of a scene (sari)
sari waited impatiently at the hotel
