Figurative Language
"Time is a thief." is an example of
a metaphor
The time and place where the story occurs.
What is the setting
What does the word "benevolent" mean?
What is kind and generous
A grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.
What is a stanza
The arrangement of events in the order they occur.
chronological order
The boy was as happy as a lark is an example of
a similie
The main character in a story, often facing a challenge is known as
what is the protagonist
Define "adversity."
Difficulties or misfortune.
The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem is called the
What is rhyme scheme
A structure that explains reasons and results
Cause & Effect Sructure
The waves danced in the sunlight is an example of
What is personification
The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story is known as the
What is the climax
What is a synonym for "meticulous"?
What is careful or precise
Poetry that does not have a regular meter or rhyme scheme
What is free verse
A way of organizing text that discusses similarities and differences.
Compare & Contrast structure
He acts silly at times, but he was blessed with a brilliant brain is an example of
What is alliteration
The underlying message or main idea of a story is the
What is the theme
What does "candid" mean?
What is honest and straightforward
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses is known as
Imagery
A structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions
Problem & Solution structure.
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." is an example of
What is a/an hyperbole
A warning or indication of (a future event) in a story
What is foreshadowing
In writing and grammar, this refers to the use of similar grammatical structures, often involving the repetition of words or phrases, to create balance and clarity
What is parallelism,
A formal, often ceremonious lyric poem that addresses a particular subject.
Ode
These are used to organize information and guide the reader through the content.
Headings & Subheadings i