Archetypes
Which archetype often goes on a journey or quest, faces obstacles, and ultimately changes or grows as a result?
The Hero
What device uses words like buzz, crash, or sizzle to imitate actual sounds?
Onomatopoeia
Which camera shot tightly frames a person’s face or a small object to show emotion or detail?
Close-up shot
What writing style may include emojis, abbreviations, and a conversational tone?
Informal Writing
What type of conflict occurs when two individuals have opposing desires, goals, or personalities?
Character vs Character
Which character archetype offers guidance, wisdom, and training to the hero? They often appear older and have a mysterious past.
The Mentor
Which device uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis or humor, like “I’ve told you a million times?"
Hyperbole
Which angle positions the camera at the subject’s height, making the viewer feel equal or neutral toward them?
Eye-level angle
What type of writing avoids contractions, slang, and personal opinions?
Formal writing
What is the underlying message or insight about life revealed through the story — like “freedom requires sacrifice?"
Theme
Which character archetype may subvert expectations by showing inner strength or independence? They are often portrayed as vulnerable or in need of rescue.
The Damsel
Which device refers to an author’s specific word choice, which affects the tone and clarity of their writing?
Diction
Which shot is also called an establishing shot and captures a wide view, often of landscapes or cityscapes, to show setting or isolation?
Extreme long shot
When writing a professional email, what is the short phrase at the end (such as “Sincerely” or “Best regards”) called?
Closing
What point on the plot graph is where the most intense moment of the story occurs — where the outcome of the conflict becomes clear? Often called the turning point.
Climax
Which character archetype uses wit, cleverness, or mischief to challenge the status quo, sometimes causing chaos or revealing important truths?
Which device is a brief reference to a person, event, or place from history, literature, or culture, such as saying: “Don’t be such a Scrooge?"
Allusion
Which camera angle is slanted, creating a sense of unease, tension, or disorientation?
Dutch tilt
Which paragraph in an essay presents one main point supported by evidence and explanation?
Body Paragraph
A piece of writing feels calm, hopeful, or suspenseful because of this element, which shows the author’s attitude toward the subject. What is this element?
Tone
Which archetype supports the protagonist, often providing comic relief, loyalty, or necessary help in achieving a goal?
The Sidekick
Which device is a recurring image, idea, or symbol that appears throughout a literary work and contributes to the development of the theme?
Which angle makes the subject appear powerful, intimidating, or heroic?
Low angle
What is the term for the main idea or argument that the writer is trying to prove in an essay?
Thesis Statement
In The Zookeeper’s Wife, the characters risk everything to protect Jewish refugees from the Nazis. Which this type of conflict would this be?
Character vs. Society