Literary Devices
What is a simile?
A comparison using "like" or "as"
What is the beginning of a story called?
Orientation
What is a theme in a story?
The main idea or message the author wants to share.
What is a character in a story?
A person, animal, or being that takes part in the story.
What is a synonym for "exciting"?
Accept any correct synonym, e.g., thrilling, exhilarating, or adventurous.
What is a metaphor?
a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, creating a vivid or symbolic meaning
What is the part of the story where the problem is solved?
The resolution.
Name a theme you might find in a story about friendship.
Accept any reasonable answer, e.g., loyalty, trust, kindness.
What is the difference between a main character and a supporting character?
The main character is the focus of the story, while supporting characters help develop the plot.
What is onomatopoeia? Give an example.
A word that imitates a sound, e.g., "buzz," "bang," or "sizzle."
Give an example of personification.
Answer: Accept any example where a non-human object is given human qualities, e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees"
Why is the resolution important in a narrative?
It provides closure and helps the reader understand the outcome of the story.
What is the difference between a theme and a topic?
A topic is what the story is about (e.g., friendship), while a theme is the deeper message or lesson about the topic (e.g., "True friendship requires trust and loyalty")
What does "first-person point of view" mean?
The story is told by a character using "I" or "we"
If you could create a magical object for a fantasy story, what would it be and what would it do?
Accept any creative response, e.g., "A cloak that makes you invisible when you wear it."
What is a synonym for "happy"?
Accept any correct synonym, e.g., joyful, cheerful, content.
Name three things you should include in the orientation of a story.
The setting, the main characters, and the time or context of the story.
If a story is about a character who learns to forgive someone, what might the theme be?
Forgiveness or the importance of letting go of anger.
What does "third-person point of view" mean?
The story is told by a narrator who is not a character in the story.
Write a sentence that uses dialogue to show a character is scared.
Accept any reasonable response, e.g., "I don’t think we should go in there," whispered Sarah, her voice trembling.
What is an expanded noun group? And an example
A noun with additional words to give more detail, e.g., "the small, fluffy dog"
What is the purpose of a narrative's rising action?
To build tension and develop the story's conflict.
How can a character’s actions help develop a theme in a story?
A character’s choices and behaviour can show what the story is trying to teach, e.g., a character who helps others shows the theme of kindness.
Why might an author choose to write a story in first-person point of view?
To give readers a closer connection to the narrator's thoughts and feelings.
What is alliteration? Give an example.
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, e.g., "The sly snake slithered silently."