Words spoken by characters. In quotation marks or a word bubble.

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The morale, lesson, main idea or message of a piece. A BIG statement about life.

Ex. The theme of the story was a reminder that it is important to put others before yourself.

The author's attitude towards what is being written. (think tone of voice)

Ex. optimistic, happy, serious, concerned, desperate, angry

The way an author describes the personality of a character. Dialogue, actions, thoughts, or description

Ex. The old woman was a cranky lady who constantly spoke under her breath and hit anyone who came near her with a broom.

Comparing two things not using “like” or “as”

My mom is a bear in the morning.