Linear Plot Elements
the beginning of the story; the background; the introduction
What is Exposition?
comparing two things using "like" or "as"
ex. Their love was like a rose
What is Simile?
This character dies without his bike at the hands of a hit-and-run Dodge Charger
Who is Saeed Seyal?
the part in the story where the conflict is addressed
What is Climax?
Sound words
ex BOOM BANG CRASH
What is Onomatopoeia?
This character has a pink Planned Parenthood sticker on her bike
Who is Lori?
The conflict increases intensity
What is Rising Action?
The same letter or sound at the beginning of a group of words
ex. Sally sells seashells down by the seashore
What is Alliteration?
This character thumbs through pieces of Saeed's beard in the sink after he dies
Who is Saeed and Haider's mom?
The characters work to solve the conflict
What is Falling Action?
Referring to some culturally or historically significant event, person, or thing
Allusion
This character calls himself "The Liberator"
Who is Haider Seyal?
To untie the knot
Denoument
Repetition of vowel sounds
ex Patience always pays
PAYtience alwAYs pAYs.
What is Assonance?
This character tutors Saeed in math
Who is Jignesh?