What is the time and place in which the story occurs? It effects the plot of the story.
Setting
What is the main message or idea the author communicates throughout the story?
Theme
What is a struggle/problem between two opposing forces called? It can be internal or external.
Conflict
Which literary term describes when a conflict in a story comes to an end. When it is solved.
Resolution
When the opposite of what is expected happens in a story.
Irony
The grouping of lines within a poem (like a paragraph)
Stanza
What is the sequence of events that make up the story? It keeps the story moving forward.
Plot
Choose one novel from this year, name a theme from the novel and give an example to support that theme.
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Give an example of a person vs. person conflict from any novel that we read in class this year.
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The literary term that means a hint the author gives about what will happen later on in the story?
Foreshadow
A direct comparison of two things without signal words like "like" or "as".
Ex: Her hair is the sun!
Metaphor
An example of this poetic term is shown below:
Roses are red (A)
Violets are blue (B)
Sugar is sweet (C)
And so are you (B)
Rhyme Scheme
What is it called when the author develops the traits of a character to show their personality?
Characterization
Choose one novel from this year, name a theme from the novel and give an example to support that theme.
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Give an example of a person vs. self conflict from any novel that we read in class this year.
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Which literary term is defined as giving the reader a clear picture of the story by using the 5 senses?
Imagery
A comparison of two things using signal words like "like" or "as".
Ex: Her hair was like the golden sun.
Simile
Giving non-human objects human characteristics
Personification
Which type of characterization is it when an author "tells" us about a character. Ex: Zopa was Cagey.
Direct Characterization
What type of point of view is it when the narrator uses their own voice? It uses "I" and "me" often.
First person point of view
Give an example of a person vs. society conflict from any novel that we read in class this year.
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This is an object that represents a deeper meaning.
Symbol
A literary term in which the author uses extreme exaggeration to demonstrate an idea.
Hyperbole
Words whose sounds suggest their meaning.
Ex: Pow, bang, quack
Onomatopoeia
Which type of characterization is when an author "shows" us about a character?
Ex: Peak was selfless when he allowed Sunjo to reach the summit instead of taking the glory for himself.
Indirect Characterization
What type of point of view is is when the narrator tells the story through the thoughts and feelings of several characters? They use "he", "she" and "they". It is an outside voice.
Third person point of view
Give an example of a person vs. nature conflict from any novel that we read in class this year.
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The repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of a word.
Ex: Beautiful blue bouquet of flowers.
Alliteration
Sounds, words and phrases are repeated to emphasize an idea or feeling.
Repetition