Signpost Definition The Question that Follows Contrasts and The character acts in a way that Why the character act this is contradictory or unexpected. way? Or…why would the author Contradictions (CC) This might also be a setting that choose to set the story in this is contradictory to the reader’s place? “Irony” expectations. Aha Moment (Aha) The character suddenly realizes What might the character do or begins to realize something now that he has this new that changes his actions or understanding? “Epiphany” thinking Tough Questions (T?) The character asks himself or What does this question tell you another a difficult question that about the character? What does reveals his concerns it make you wonder about? Words of the Wiser An older character (mentor, What is important about this advisor, parent, etc.) gives advice message? (WoW) or insight to the main character Again and Again (AA) The author repeats the same What is the author’s purpose in image, phrase, or reference repeating this image, phrase, or reference? “Repitition” Memory Moment (MM) The author interrupts the flow of Why might this memory be the by having the character significant? remember something “Flashback” Checklist: Does your mind map include ALL of the below?
Signpost Definition The Question that Follows Contrasts and Contradictions (CC) “Irony” The character acts in a way that is contradictory or unexpected. This might also be a setting that is contradictory to the reader’s expectations. Why the character act this way? Or…why would the author choose to set the story in this place? Aha Moment (Aha) “Epiphany” The character suddenly realizes or begins to realize something that changes his actions or thinking What might the character do now that he has this new understanding? Tough Questions (T?) The character asks himself or another a difficult question that reveals his concerns What does this question tell you about the character? What does it make you wonder about? Words of the Wiser (WoW) An older character (mentor, advisor, parent, etc.) gives advice or insight to the main character What is important about this message? Again and Again (AA) “Repitition” The author repeats the same image, phrase, or reference What is the author’s purpose in repeating this image, phrase, or reference? Memory Moment (MM) “Flashback” The author interrupts the flow of the by having the character remember something Why might this memory be significant? Checklist: Does your mind map include ALL of the below?
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