Comparing Texts Vocabulary

What is the definition of an Author?

• A person who creates a movie

• A person who writes a novel

• A person who draws all of the illustration in a novel

• A person who does the voice over for a novel

What is the definition of a Narrator?

• A person who types up the novel when being published

• A person who illustrates all of the drawings in a novel

• A person who tells the story within a novel

• A person who promotes the novel when published

What is the definition of the phrase "Point of View"?

• The position from which something or someone is observed

• The actual view that the character is standing in front of

• When someone points to the direction they are looking to go in

• When the characters come together and agree upon an idea

What is the definition of "Character"?

• A person trying to transition into someone else

• A person who is looking for help

• A person who works for the town

• A person in a novel, play, or movie.

What is the definition of the phrase "Historical Context"?

• The information about when the novel itself was published

• The information about the period, the place, and the events that created, influenced, or formed the backdrop to the historic resources

• The information regarding the future of upcoming events

• The information regarding what present day currently consists of

What is the definition of "Setting"?

• The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

• A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

• The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

• The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

What is the definition of "Plot"?

• The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.

• The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

• The style of enunciation in speaking or singing.

• Literature created by imagination

What is the definition of the phrase "Word Choice"?

• Devise the sequence of events in (a play, novel, movie, or similar work).

• Give greater strength or firmness to (the body or a muscle).

• Have a strong effect on someone or something.

• The usage of effective and precise language

When using the word "Effectiveness", one knows that they are looking for...?

• The degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result; success

• The ability to accomplish something with the least amount of wasted time

• The quality of not producing any significant or desired effect.

• Have a strong effect on someone or something.

What is the definition of the phrase "Intended Message"?

• The message a person actually receives.

• A plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.

• The message a person is attempting to send.

• The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.