Identify and Sort

Five main elements that are included in my novel, Catching Fire, are conflict, conclusion, plot, suspense and foreshadowing. 

1. suspense
2. plot
3. conclusion
4. conflict
5. foreshadowing

To me the most important element in a story would be suspense. The reason I believe this is because  suspense is what gives the reader the "on-edge" feeling. It is a quality of a book that makes you want to keep reading. It builds in order to make those final moments, no matter how short, the most memorable moments of the book. My book strongly includes suspense because it uses fast paced action leaving the reader hooked. Each page is filled with different, yet unexpected conflicts that the character in my story must try to overcome. Another reason my book is suspenseful is because it uses foreshadowing; a technique which writers use a lot to create suspense. This technique is used often in my book. For instance, when the main character Katniss is at the ceremony held by the people from distract 11. 


p. 61  "Then, from somewhere in the crowd, someone whistles Rue's four-note mocking jay tune. The one that signalled the end of the workday in the orchards. The one that meant safety in the arena."

This sentence shows suspense and foreshadowing because we know that the rebellion will take place. The people from distract 11 are using Rue's song to show that they will fight for what they believe in so they can get what they deserve.They are also proving to the Capitol that children of the future should live in a better society and most of all have hope for all families living in the distract. The suspense for the reader is intense here because we don't know what the Capitols are going to do with the Distract as they're act of bravery, but I know that this will bring a lot of tension getting many killed, maybe even Rue's parents. 

1. Collins, Suzanne. Catching Fire. New York: Scholastic Press. 2009. Print.

Identify

  In my opinion, three qualities that I expect from a good book is that the book should be able to flow from one scene to another, making each scene entertaining using suspense, action, interesting characters, and short and precise writing. Another important quality that the book must have is it must relate to the reader. This can be accomplished by directing it towards a certain audience or by making the story have believable characters. Although sometimes good stories don’t always have to relate to the reader, they have small but important elements that do. Another quality that a good book must have is it should have a good plot keeping the reader hooked and giving them an unforeseen ending. All these qualities are what make a book good and enjoyable to read.  

The book, The Hunger Games, which I have currently read, includes all three of the qualities that I think a good book should have. The book is able to flow because it is very suspenseful and each chapter brings new and exciting problems which you are able to follow throughout the book. I also am able to relate to the book because the story talks about kids that are of my age group desperately surviving to live. The main character also has a personality that is similar to mine; kind at heart, but is very brave, independent and able to overcome hardships. The Hunger Games also has a very great ending, unexpected yet leaving the reader thinking.

1. Collins, Suzanne, Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic Press. 2008. Print.