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Parts of a Plot

Foreshadowing

A foreshadow is something that indicates what's coming next. They make books suspenseful.

Example:

The morning seemed normal when I got up.

Suspense

Suspense is the feeling of wanting to know what will happen next. Suspense helps to keep the reader hooked on the book.

Example:

Olivia just read a part in her book where Ethan finds a secret tunnel. All of a sudden her mom calls her down to dinner. Olivia can't stop thinking about what will happen next all through dinner.

Flashback

A flash back is a scene that happened earlier than the main story. It can help explain what is happening and most of the time have something to do with the ending.

Example:

Inference

Morgan remembered her mom telling her the story of Cinderella when she was only four years old.

Inference is when you arrive at a conclusion based on facts and reasoning. I think it's fun to see if you can predict what will come next.

Example:

First-person

I think Bella will get the job because she seems determined. She deserves it more than Hannah. Hannah didn't work hard to earn it like Bella did.

Sub Plot

First-person narrative is when one character is talking about them self.

Example:

Second-person

A sub plot is an idea smaller then the main idea, that could be taken out and it wouldn't affect the story. They add detail to the story and make it a little more interesting.

First I went to the store. Then I went to the post office. After that I drove home.

Second-person narrative is when a character is telling the something to another character using "you"

Example:

You need to go to the store and pick up your little sister from practice.

If the main idea is Lucy trying to find her mother, then a sub plot would be the scene when she is trying to decide what to wear.

Third-person Objective

Third-person objective narrative is when the reader doesn't know the thoughts or feelings of any of the characters.

Example:

Kate Walked over to the pencil sharpener and started to sharpen her pencil.

Narration

There are five types of narration. They are first-person, second-person, third-person objective, third-person limited, third-person omniscient. They help describe the story in many different ways.

Third-person Limited

Third-person limited narrative is when the reader knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

Example:

There was one cupcake left. John and Mindy both stared at it. John wanted it, but didn't know if Mindy wanted it too.

Third-person Omniscient

Third-person omniscient narrative is when the reader knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.

Example:

Leah looked at Hannah and smiled. Hanna returned the smile. They both knew it was time. Leah was scared, but Hannah wasn't.

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