Plot Mountain
The highest point of interest, the place where ideas are drawn together, an important turning point in a series of actions, or the most forceful event in a story.
What is Climax?
The unruly passengers were removed from the flight for disobeying many rules.
Her curls were often unruly in the morning, requiring a lot of time to fix.
What is Rebellious or Uncontrollable?
A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as". EXAMPLE: The classroom was like a zoo
What is a Simile?
What is a noun?
I had to borrow _________ sweater for the concert last night because it was freezing at night.
What is Their?
The main conflict is resolved, loose ends are tied up, and any remaining questions are answered.
What is Resolution?
The large swarm of bees chased the person who ran into their hive.
As soon as the singer walked out of the building, the swarm of fans began screaming in excitement.
What is horde or crowd?
The figurative language used in the following sentence: I'm really feeling under the weather today.
What is an Idiom?
A word to describe an action or state of being.
What is a verb?
"I cannot believe you went to the mall without me. You know I wanted to go _________"
What is There?
What is Exposition?
The hikers were incredibly weary after a day of climbing the country's tallest mountain.
After listening to her teenage twins bickering all day, the mother was weary and needed them to stop.
What is Tired or Exhausted?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. EXAMPLE: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
What is a Hyperbole?
The term for a word that describes a noun. EXAMPLE: The blue sky.
What is an Adjective?
I'm not sure I like _________ version of that song. The original was better.
What is Their?
A series of events to create suspense and build towards the turning point.
What is Rising Action?
The old, creaky building had a very ominous feeling to it, especially at night.
The broken window was an ominous sign someone had broken into our home.
What is Unnerving, Threatening or Menacing?
A comparison of two things NOT using "like" or "as".
What is a Metaphor?
Identify the noun in the following sentence: The internet was working really slowly today.
What is The Internet?
I cannot believe that ___________ going to go to that Haunted House on Friday the 13th.
What is They're?
The events following the turning point that lead to the story wrapping up.
What is Falling Action?
When I took a bite of my go-to meal at my local restaurant, it had a peculiar taste.
The woman standing in front of the large painting had a peculiar look on her face.
What is Strange, Odd or Unique?
A figure of speech where non-human things are given human characteristics. EXAMPLE: The trees danced in the wind.
What is Personification?
Identify the verb in the following sentence: The internet was working really slowly today.
No, I've never been ___________, but I've always wanted to visit for the food and music!
What is There?