Figurative Language
Poetry and Drama
Reading
Literary Terms
Writing
100
The stars danced in the sky. 

personification

100
What words are in italics in a play and convey the directions for the actors?

Stage directions

100

Which number sentence is dialogue?

1 As Sarah entered the bustling café, she scanned the room for her friend. 2 Spotting him at a corner table, she made her way over, and apologized for being late, but Mark grinned, waving off her apology. 3 "No worries, Sarah. I just got here myself," he replied, taking a sip of his coffee. 4 Sarah chuckled, relieved that he wasn't upset. 5 And with that, their conversation flowed effortlessly.

3

100

What literary term refers to where and when the story takes place?

Setting

100
The type of writing you would do if you were asked to retell a story from another point of view.

A narrative

200

Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Metaphor

200

What is the name for a paragraph in a poem?

Stanza

200

Who is the protagonist?

John sat by the window, watching the raindrops cascade down the glass pane. He sighed, feeling a sense of calm wash over him as he listened to the soothing rhythm of the rain. Lost in thought, he pondered the events of the day, contemplating his next move. With a steaming cup of tea in hand, John leaned back in his chair, content in the quiet solitude of the rainy afternoon.

John

200

What literary terms refers to the perspective from which the story is told?

Point of view

200

How much reasoning do you need to write to explain your evidence?

As much as you can!!!!!

300

The frightened kids shook like trees in a strong wind. 

simile

300

All of the writing in a play is....what?

Dialogue

300

Which number sentence shows Suzy is feeling anxious?

1 It was the day of Suzy’s big test. 2 She had studied for days, weeks even, because she knew she had to perform. 3 She usually did well on tests, but this one felt different. 4 As she walked into the room, she felt the race of her heartbeat and the sweat on her palms. 5 “You’ve got this,” she thought to herself and she sat down at the desk with her pencil.

4

300

What literary term refers to the peak tension of a story? (think about a plot diagram)

Climax

300

What word should have a comma after it?

Because he was very upset he did not know how he was going to tell his mother about the mistake he made.

upset

Because he was very upset, he did not know how he was going to tell his mother about the mistake he made.

400

Time is a thief -- it steals your youth.

Metaphor

400

What is the metaphor in this poem?

Pencils dance on lines, 

Like tiny boats on the page, 

Navigating thoughts.

Pencils are like boats

Personification?

400

What point of view is this paragraph written in?

Sarah walked briskly down the busy city street, her coat pulled tightly around her against the chill of the autumn air. She glanced at her watch, realizing she was running late for her appointment. With a determined stride, she dodged between pedestrians, her mind focused on the task ahead. Despite the hustle and bustle around her, Sarah remained steadfast, her thoughts consumed by the upcoming meeting.

3rd person

400

What term is the literary word for the lesson or moral of a story?

theme

400

Correct this sentence.

i don't want to go outside it's freezing cold

I don't want to go outside. It's freezing cold.

I don't want to go outside because it's freezing cold.

500

The thunderous applause of the ocean greeted the rising sun as it emerged from its slumber

Metaphor (a double one!)
500

Identify the rhyme scheme of this poem.

The sun is like a flower,

That blooms for just one hour.

It’s incredible to see,

It covers all that will ever be.

No matter what happens in your life,

The sun will rid you of your strife.

AABBCC

500

Which number sentence best reveals that the theme is "family supports you when you need it?"

1 As Emma sat alone in her room, tears streaming down her cheeks, she felt the weight of her troubles pressing down on her shoulders. 2 It seemed like everything was falling apart, and she didn't know where to turn. 3 Just when she thought she couldn't bear it any longer, a gentle knock sounded on her door. 4 Slowly, her parents entered, their faces filled with concern. 5 Without a word, they enveloped her in a warm embrace, offering silent support and understanding.

5

500

What term refers to the person or force that directly opposes the protagonist (main character)?

antagonist

500

Correct this sentence:

The dogs owner was upset because he kept running over to play with other dog's.

The dog's owner was upset because he kept running over to play with other dogs.

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