Parts of Speech 1
a person, place, thing, or idea
noun
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: She was as quiet as a cat.
Simile
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: The snow was a white blanket.
Metaphor
Events that lead to climax, complications arise
Rising Action
Describes a noun or pronoun
Adjective
a word or group of words that describes an action
verb
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: It's raining cats and dogs!
Idiom
The dictionary definition of a word.
Denotation
The big idea that the story conveys, the message
Theme
The bad guy/thing in a story
Antagonist
Tells how often, how, when, where. Can describe an adjective or another word of it's same type.
adverb
The second, suggested meaning of a word.
Connotation
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: buzz, thwack, beep
Onomatopoeia
The struggle between opposing characters or forces.
Conflict
Used before a noun or pronoun to show place, time, or direction
Preposition
expresses strong emotion
ex: Ouch! Hey!
Interjection
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: deafening silence
Oxymoron
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: Tom’s trombone took a tumble.
Alliteration
Turning point in a story, action at its highest point.
Climax
The following is an example of a type of conflict. Name the type.
John wanted to go for a bike ride, but it was raining outside.
character vs. nature
Joins words or groups of words in a sentence
ex: for, and, nor, because, however
Conjunctions
referencing or comparing something or someone to a famous event or person from history, pop culture, literature, etc.
Allusion
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: The light danced through the window.
Gets into action, introduces characters, setting, and states or hints at the main problem
Exposition
The following is an example of a type of conflict. Name the type of conflict.
Hercules wants to help those around him, but people shun him because his strength can be destructive.
character vs. society