Figurative Language
Author's Purpose
Plot Elements
Drama, Poetry and Myths
100
A comparison that uses like or as Extra point for an example!
Simile.
100
Author's purpose explains the _______________ it was included.
The "why" of the story.
100
The problem of the story. Without one, there is no plot development.
Conflict.
100
In a play, the conversation between character; it advances the plot and reveals conflict.
dialogue
200
A comparison that does NOT use like or as Extra point for an example!
Metaphor.
200
The author uses this point of view to help the reader feel close to the narrator. Key words include, "I", "my", "our", "we"
1st person point of view
200
The turning point of the story.
Climax.
200
Written in italics or in parantheses to tell the actors how to act and the reader what to picture in their minds
stage directions
300
When a non-human object has human qualities Extra point for an example!
personification.
300
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters in the story
3rd person omniscient
300
The 5 elements of the plot line in order.
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
300
When the poet uses Line length, space between lines, punctuation, capitalization, shape of the poem to convey a message
graphical elements
400
Using the 5 senses to describe something vividly
Imagery
400
The narrator ONLY knows the thoughts and feelings of the main character
3rd person limited
400
The four types of conflict.
character vs. self, character vs. character, character vs. society, character vs. nature
400
A fictional story meant to teach people a lesson or explain a natural phenomenon - usually creates a type of greater being to help explain
A myth
500
Words that are spelled exactly how they sound
Onomatopoeia
500
The lesson or message the author wants to teach the reader. Usually includes a big idea and it is universal.
Theme
500
Give the definition for the following terms, antagonist, protagonist, internal conflict and external conflict.
Protagonist= Main character/hero of the story (the “good guy”) Antagonist= Character having a conflict with the hero; the opponent (the “bad guy”) Internal Conflict = Mental or emotional struggle the character has within (Person vs. Self) External Conflict = Conflict with someone or something else (Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, etc.)
500
Give two gods/goddesses with at least three character traits to describe them.
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