Figurative Language
A set expression or phrase comprised of two or more words that are not interpreted literally, and means something very different from what the individual words would imply.
Example: It's raining cats and dogs!
What is an idiom?
A figure of speech that compares two seemingly unlike things using "like" or "as".
What is a simile?
This is the point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in the plot of a narrative. It typically comes at the turning point in a story or drama.
What is the climax?
When the prince is in the battle with the dragon and finally sticks his sword and kills him...what part of the plot is that?
What is climax?
A person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work.
What is a character?
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example: click
What is onomatopoeia?
A figure of speech that compares or equates two or more things that have something in common without using "like" or "as".
What is a metaphor?
The part of the plot that begins to occur as soon as the conflict is introduced, and adds complications to the conflict and increases reader interest.
What is the rising action?
The time and place of the action in a story that includes all the details of that place and time, such as the year, time of day, and even the weather.
What is the setting?
The repetition of sounds, most often consonants, at the beginning of words, thereby giving emphasis.
Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.
What is alliteration?
A figure of speech in which an animal, object, force of nature, or idea is given human qualities or characteristics.
What is personification?
The action that typically follows the climax and reveals its results.
What is falling action?
The part of the plot that concludes the falling action by revealing or suggesting the outcome of the conflict.
What is resolution?
This uses figures of speech (i.e. metaphors, similes, and allusions) to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful. It goes beyond the literal meaning of words to give readers new insights and make the text more interesting.
What is figurative language.
An obvious and intentional exaggeration.
Example: I'm so tired that I could sleep for a million years!
What is hyperbole?
What is the part of the plot when we find out what the problem is in the story?
What is 'inciting incident'?
The introduction of a literary work that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
What is exposition?
What is 'exposition'?
A main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly.
What is theme?
What is "falling action"?
What is "tone"?
In a story about girl drama, when the gossip gets worse and worse...what part of the plot is that?
What is rising action?