Figurative Language
Simile
A comparison using like or as
Mood
The way a piece of writing makes a reader feel.
The big event that the story builds up to; the most drama
Somber
dark, dull, gloomy
The winners of sports competitions often feel excited
Predicate Adjective
Metaphor
A comparison of two things not using “like” or “as”
the author's attitude
The events that build the conflict; work toward the climax or build the action
Apologetic
feeling or showing regret
Baking shows are competitions
Predicate Noun
Personification
An inanimate object showing human characteristics
Taunting
Exposition
Where the setting and characters are introduced
Inquisitive
curious, wondering
My favorite movie is thrilling
Predicate Adjective
Hyperbole
An exaggeration
Suspenseful
to create uncertainty or excitement about what might happen
Resolution
Where the conflict is resolved, where the story typically ends
Persuasive
convincing, leading someone to think or do something
Pediatricians are doctors
Predicate Noun
Give an example of a hyperbole
ex. I'm so hungry I could eat a horse
Anxious
worry, uneasiness, nervousness
Falling Action
The events that lead up to the resolution and begin to calm the story down/ solve the conflict
Soothing
having a calming effect; reducing pain or discomfort
When new movies come out they're sometimes hits
Predicate Noun