The recurrence of words, phrases, and lines for emphasis
What is repetition?
100
Climax
What is the turning point or most exciting part of a story?
100
Direct Characterization
What is the author explaining characters traits to the reader?
100
These kinds of texts are more likely to entertain than inform
What is poetry?
100
This is the main theme of "Song of the Sky Loom"
What is respect for and gratitude towards the gifts of nature?
200
A comparison between two things without using connective words
What is a metaphor?
200
Rising Action
What is the point in the story when new conflicts arise?
200
Indirect characterization
What is revealing character traits through actions, words, thoughts, appearance, and effects on others?
200
This type of text is written about real people and events.
What is nonfiction?
300
The emotional response of the audience or reader.
What is mood?
300
Exposition
What is the beginning of the story when characters, setting, and conflict is introduced?
300
The following excerpt is an example of which type of characterization? "She kept her husband busy almost to distraction finding delicious things for her to eat."
What is a character's actions?
300
This type of Native American story has two purposes.
What is a creation myth?
400
Tone
What is the author's attitude towards his/her subject?
400
Falling Action
What is the point in the story when the conflict has reached its peak but the ending isn't fully resolved?
400
The following excerpt is an example of which type of characterization?
"His [Fox's] heart was heavy."
What is a character's thoughts/emotions?
400
This type of text relies heavily on figurative language.
What is poetry?
500
"Good can come from evil" is an example of what literary concept?
What is theme?
500
Resolution
What is the ending of the story when the conflict is resolved for the better or worse?
500
The following excerpt is an example of which type of characterization?
"They knew she was a fickle person and giddy, and they did not think much of her because she went everywhere to steal."
What is a character's effect on others?
500
This type of text is more likely to persuade than entertain.