Plot
The most intense part of the story; the turning point.
What is climax?
Boom! Hiss. Sizzle. Pop!
What is onomatopoeia?
A brother and sister fight over who gets to sit in the front seat.
What is character vs. character?
Information is given in step-by-step order.
What is a sequence/sequential?
An author's opinion that is backed up with evidence.
What is claim?
How the story ends.
What is the resolution?
This backpack weighs a TON!
What is hyperbole?
A physical, visible conflict
What is external conflict?
Describes the similarities and differences between 2 or more things.
What is a compare and contrast?
Facts, statistics, or research used to defend an argument
What is evidence?
or LOGOS
The part of the story where the conflict starts to get resolved and loose ends are wrapped up.
What is falling action?
The sunlight danced along my skin.
What is personification?
Sarah struggles to decide whether to tell on her best friend for cheating on the test.
What is character vs. self?
or internal conflict
An issue is presented and how to fix it.
What is problem and solution?
The opposing perspective to the author's claim.
What is counterargument?
The part of the story where the conflict is introduced and the tension builds.
What is the rising action?
Her hug was a blanket that kept me warm all winter long.
What is a metaphor?
A man tries to survive after being stranded in the wilderness.
What is character vs. nature.
Several specific details are given about a topic.
What is description?
The author's defense against a counterargument (proves it's wrong).
What is a rebuttal?
The part of the story where the setting and characters are introduced.
What is the exposition?
My dad told me not to let the cat out of the bag about my sister's surprise party.
What is an idiom?
A group of protestors try to change a law they find unconstitutional.
What is character vs. society.
An author explains why or how something happens.
What is cause and effect?
What the author wants you to do with the information provided in the argument.
What is a call to action?