Author's Methods Flash Cards

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Anecdote

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A short story to illustrate a point. Look for a 'mini story' with characters, a setting, and an event.

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Anecdote

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“One time…,” “I remember when…,” “There was a day…”

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Physical Description

Back

Painting a picture with details using adjectives, imagery, comparisons, sensory language.

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Physical Description

Back

“cracked and wrinkled,” “bright red,” “as if…,” “looked like…”

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Example

Back

Giving evidence to prove a point. Look for a general statement followed by a specific instance or list.

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Example

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“for example,” “like,” “such as,” “for instance.”

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Inner Thoughts

Back

What a character thinks privately. Look for sentences showing private thoughts, often in italics or first person.

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Inner Thoughts

Back

Clue words/phrases: “I thought…,” “I wondered…,” “I told myself…”

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Dialogue

Back

What characters say out loud to each other. Look for quotation marks around spoken words. At least two characters 'talking.'

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Dialogue

Back

Clue words/phrases: “he said,” “she asked,” “I replied,” question marks, quotation marks.