A comparison between two things without using like or as
Metaphor
The following is an example of which type of figurative language? The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle
Simile
When something happens that is unexpected or opposite of what is expected
Situational Irony
The events that build up suspense and lead towards the climax of a story.
Which point of view uses “I, we, us, me”
First Person
An extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
The following is an example of which type of figurative language? The radio stared at me
Personification
When something is said that is different from what is meant or intended.
Verbal Irony
The events that occur as things start to calm down in the story
Falling Action
Which point of view allows us to see everything that’s happening but be in the mind of one character
Third Person Limited
Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words
Alliteration
The following is an example of which type of figurative language? The wood in the fireplace hissed and crackled.
Onomatopoeia
When the audience/reader has information that certain characters do not.
Dramatic Irony
The turning point where the main character makes a decision.
Climax
Which point of view gives us all of the information?
Third Person Omniscient
A reference to something historical or another piece of literature
Allusion
The following is an example of which type of figurative language? He looked at his broken arm and said “it’s just a scratch”
Meiosis (understatement)
The following is an example of which type of irony? In Monsters Inc when the monsters are afraid of the kids.
Situational Irony
When the problem is solved and everything is finished
Resolution
Which point of view is used in the following sentence? I go to this coffee shop so often that the barista knows me. She has my order ready whenever I get there.
First Person
A phrase that is not understood through its literal meaning
Idiom
The following is an example of which type of figurative language? Chocolate cake is my Achilles heel.
Allusion
The following is an example of which type of irony? When Snow White takes a bite out of the apple that the audience knows is poisoned
Dramatic Irony
Which 3 things are we introduced to in the exposition?
Characters, Setting, and Conflict
Which point of view is used in the following sentence? You turn and see a frightening shadow behind you!
Second Person