the time and place where a story occurs
setting
I was so hungry, I almost ate the plate.
hyperbole
The car was as fast as a jet soaring through the sky.
simile
A phrase that means the same thing as "story arc"
OR
plot mountain
the beginning of the story where the author gets the attention of the reader and introduces setting and characters
lead or exposition
an object or idea that represents something besides its literal meaning
symbol
My sister is a monster.
metaphor
Their friendship is a rollercoaster ride.
metaphor
when characters are talking to one another, this is called
dialogue
Her laughter was like a warm blanket or a familiar song.
This car goes faster than the speed of light.
Her hair was a flowing golden river streaming down her shoulders.
The turning point or point of most intense action in a story
climax
If I can't get a Smartphone, I will die.
He pleaded for her forgiveness but Janet’s heart was ice.
Sorry I'm late. The meeting slipped my mind.
Idiom
That ghost pepper was so hot, my tongue turned to ashes.
Hyperbole
The two main types of conflict.
What is internal and external?