Figurative Language
What is a simile?
A comparison using like or as.
What punctuation mark shows that someone is speaking?
Quotation Marks
What is characterisation?
How an author develops/presents a character.
What is a moral?
A lesson/message about life or behaviour.
What does “show, don't tell” mean?
Give readers clues through actions, dialogue, thoughts and description rather than simply stating emotions.
What figurative language is used in: “The wolf was as quiet as a mouse”?
Simile
What punctuation mark can be used to show possession?
Apostrophe
Name TWO ways an author can reveal a character.
Appearance, actions, dialogue, thoughts, relationships, etc.
What is the moral of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”?
Lying repeatedly can cause people to stop trusting you.
Change “The princess was scared” into SHOW, DON'T TELL.
The princess's hands trembled as she slowly backed away from the wolf.
Identify the technique: “The moon smiled down on the sleeping village.”
Personification
Where should the comma go? “Although the princess was frightened she entered the castle.”
Although the princess was frightened, she entered the castle.
Is this direct or indirect characterisation? “Ella was selfish and cruel.”
Direct Characterisation
Why might a fractured fairy tale change the original moral?
To create a new message that suits the author's purpose or modern audience.
Which is stronger? A: “The wolf was angry.” B: “The wolf's fists clenched as his face turned red.” Why?
B, because it allows the reader to infer the character's emotion.
Explain how personification could make a villain seem more threatening.
It can give the villain/setting an unsettling or threatening quality.
What punctuation could be used to interrupt a sentence dramatically?
Dash or Ellipses
What can a character's dialogue reveal about them?
Personality, emotions, relationships, values, background, etc.
A story shows a greedy king losing everything because he refuses to share. What could the moral be?
Greed can lead to loss / sharing is more valuable than wealth.
Show that a character is jealous without using the word “jealous”.
She stared at the princess's sparkling crown, forcing a smile while her fingers tightened around her glass.
Create a metaphor that describes a character who is extremely nervous.
“Her stomach was a washing machine of nerves.”
Add the correct punctuation: “The wolf whispered I know where you live and then disappeared into the darkness.”
The wolf whispered, “I know where you live,” and then disappeared into the darkness.
A character gives their last piece of food to a starving stranger. What does this SHOW about their character?
They are generous, compassionate/selfless, etc.
Create a moral for a fractured Cinderella where Cinderella becomes famous but learns that popularity doesn't equal happiness.
True happiness comes from meaningful relationships, not popularity.
Show that a character is lying without directly saying they are lying.
“Of course I didn't eat the last slice,” he said, avoiding her eyes as crumbs fell from his shirt.