figurative lang
what is an extreme exaggeration?
hyperbole
two words together that mean the opposite of each other
oxymoron
second person
the beginning of the story is called the ...
exposition
we do NOT know a lot about this character
flat
compares two things using the words LIKE or AS
simile
a saying that does not make sense
idiom
When the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of several characters
third-person omniscient
the end of the story...
resolution
two characters together that are opposites
foil
compares two things without using LIKE or AS
metaphor
a word that makes the same sound that it reads
onomatopoeia
The narrator is telling the story from his own point of view
first person
the turning point of the story...
climax
the main character in a story
protagonist
giving a nonhuman thing, human abilities
personification
several words together that start with the same sound
alliteration
the narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character
third person limited
events leading to the climax...
this character goes through an important change
dynamic
referring to something or someone famous or historical
allusion
What is the following an example of ..
¨Break a leg!
idiom
what type of point of view is the following..
You should finish your homework before going to the game.
second person
events leading to the end of the story
falling action
The force or character working against the main character...
antagonist