Figurative Language
Plot
Rhetoric Appeal
Theme
Vocabulary
100
She is busy as a bee.
This is an example of what type of figurative language?
Similie
100
What is the setting of a story?
Where the story takes place
100
Rhetoric appeal that means appealing to one's emotions
Pathos
100
What is theme?
Message or moral of the story
100
What is a noun?
Person, Place, or Thing
200
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“Sara sank silver snail shells silently.”
a. Onomatopoeia b. alliteration c. idiom d. pun
Alliteration
200
What is the problem of a story called?
Conflict
200
Which type of rhetorical appeal focuses on logic or reason?
Logos
200
Which of the following could be a theme of a story?
a. 35-year-old woman named Essie and her brother.
b. Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
c. A small apartment in Marfa, Texas.
d. Essie lied to her brother about her identity for two years, but she finally decided to tell him the truth.
B. Telling the truth may cause you pain, but in the end, it's better than lying.
200
What is a Synonym and Antonym?
Synonym- two words that have similar meanings.
Antonym- two words that have opposite meanings.
300
Which type of figurative language is used in this sentence.
“It was raining cats and dogs outside.”
a. imagery b. alliteration c. idiom d. pun
idiom
300
The most exciting part of a story. Is referred to as the "turning point"
Climax
300
Which type of rhetorical appeal focuses on the credibility or accomplishments of the speaker?
Ethos
300
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
A. Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
B. Only complicated, adult stories have themes
C. It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
D. It is rarely stated explicitly
D. It is rarely stated explicitly
300
Three reasons an author writes. (PIE)
Persuade, Inform, & Entertain
400
The type of figurative language that gives human qualities to inanimate objects.
Personification
400
2 characters in every story. One creates the conflict in a story and one solves the conflict in a story. Can be referred to as the good guy and bad guy.
Protagonist & Antagonist
400
What are the three purposes an author has for writing.
Persuade
Inform
Entertain
400
Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey. What is the theme of this story?
A. Some prizes aren't worth it.
B. Insects value food over safety.
C. Overeating leads to illness.
D. Always send a tester.
A. Some prizes aren't worth it
400
What is an Inference?
an educated guess
500
What is the difference between simile's and metaphors?
A simile compares two things using like or as.
A metaphor compares two things not using like or as.
500
Put the following plot elements in order: climax, falling action, rising action, resolution, exposition.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
500
Create 3 real life sentences of Ethos, Pathos and Logos.
Answers may vary
500
Stephanie invited her friends to her birthday party. She didn't know the new girl, but she thought it would be mean to leave her out. When the girl came to Stephanie's house, her mom brought in a huge cake and pizza for all. She told Stephanie thank you for inviting her daughter! What is the theme?
a. Slow and steady wins the race
b. Kind deeds can reward you in many ways
c. Actions speak louder than words
d. The new girl had a nice mom
B. Kind deeds can reward you in many ways
500
What is Tone?
The writer's attitude toward the subject or audience