Figurative Language
A reference to a famous person, place, thing or part of another work of literature.
What is an allusion?
A character that we do not know much about.
When the author writes in the first-hand perspective of a character.
What is first person?
The major turning point of a story.
What is the climax?
Using expertise, credibility, and reputation to convince an audience.
What is ethos?
What a word suggests beyond it's denotative meaning.
What is connotation?
A character that changes throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
You walk into the room. You get chills down your back. You sit down and take a big breath.
What is second person?
The main problem in the story that must be solved.
What is conflict?
Using logic, facts, or statistics to convince an audience.
What is logos?
Marcy is brushing her teeth. We see the killer sneak up behind her, but she does not see!
What is dramatic irony?
When the author shows us traits of the character.
What is indirect characterization?
When we know the thoughts and feelings of one character only.
What is third person limited?
A tornado sweeps through Sampletown, destroying all of the house on Main Street. The citizens must rebuild.
What type of conflict is being described?
What is man vs. nature?
1 in 4 doctors recommend Crest to their patients.
What is ethos?
The hero's journey is an example of a(n) _______.
What is an archetype?
Maria was tall and mysterious. She has dark brown hair that looked like silk.
What is direct characterization?
When we know the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters.
What is third person omniscient?
Joshua is being bullied at school by James. He decides to stand up to James in the hallway, and throws a punch.
What type of conflict is being described?
What is man vs. man?
A mother teaches her young daughter how to make brownies using Betty Crocker Brownie Mix. 30 years later, her daughter makes her mother brownies and brings them to her in the hospital.
What kind of rhetorical device is described?
What is pathos?
Read the story summary. What would you say is the theme of the story?
A natural talent in the sport of surfing, teenager Bethany Hamilton loses an arm in a shark attack. Refusing to give up, she plans to return to competition, although questions about her future continue to trouble her. Upon seeing the devastation in Thailand caused by the 2004 tsunami, Bethany discovers a greater purpose: to make a difference in the lives of others.
What is a round character?
"John walked to the store. Mandy seemed to be confused by John's choice to walk, asking 'You don't usually travel this way, do you?' John shook his head."
What point of view is used above?
What is third person objective?
Draw a plot mountain for Lord of the Flies.
Create an example of ethos.