| A | B |
|---|
 | When an author makes a statement that allows for no interpretations or seems unreasonable. |
 | When a word, phrase, or situation is repeated again and again. |
 | When a character realizes, understands, or figures something out. |
 | When a character does something unexpected. |
 | When the author interrupts the action to tell you a memory. |
 | When the author uses specific numbers or statistical information. |
 | When the author chooses to quote someone. |
 | When a character asks themselves a questions. |
 | When the author uses an unknown word or phrase. |
 | When another character, usually older/wiser) gives the main character advice. |
| Aha Moment | How might this change things? |
| Contrasts and Contradictions | Why is the character doing this? |
| Tough Questions | What does this question make me wonder? |
| Words of the Wiser | What is the life lesson, and how might it affect the character? |
| Again and Again | Why does this keep happening again and again? |
| Memory Moment | Why might this memory be important? |
| Absolute & Extreme Language | Why did the author use this language? |
| Numbers and Stats | Why did the author use these numbers? |
| Quoted Words | Why was this person quoted, and what did the quote add? |
| Word Gap | Does this look like a word that's only used with this topic? Would I know the word in another place? Do I see any clues that might help me figure it out? |
