FL 1
Non-human things are given human characteristics
What is Personification?
A Words sound imitates its meaning.
What is Onomatopoeia?
words or phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses to create a mental image; also could be called sensory details or vivid word choice
What is imagery?
an idea or an action that introduces a central conflict/problem and sets plot events in motion
What is initiating event?
the section of plot leading up to the climax, in which tension with the main conflict grows through the plot development
What is rising action?
A direct comparison of dissimilar objects, using like or as.
What is simile?
an implied comparison between dissimilar objects, does not use like or as
What is Metaphor?
a casual reference to a famous thing outside of the text. This can be historical people, places, events, or religious/cultural stories, or famous works like songs, movies, TV shows, etc
the most exciting point of the story; is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character
What is Climax?
everything that takes place immediately after the climax; the purpose is to bring the conflict to the resolution
What is falling action?
a place, thing, or event used to represent something else
What is symbol or Symbolism?
repetition of the initial consonant sounds of words.
What is alliteration?
the literal meaning of a word; the dictionary definition
What is denotation?
the end or conclusion of the story’s plot where we learn what happens to the characters after the conflict is resolved
What is resolution?
giving information about a character by giving his/her physical appearance, personality, speech, behavior, actions, thoughts, feelings, and interaction with other characters
What is characterization?
an extreme exaggeration made for emphasis or humor
What is hyperbole?
a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs
What is irony?
an idea or feeling that a word creates
What is connotation?
the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs; often contributes to mood and tone; it can also be a character in a story
What is setting?
the underlying meaning of a literary work or the claim the author is making about that work; the universal truth
What is theme?
a group of words whose meaning is figurative and different from the actual words of the expression
What is idiom?
the purposeful repeating of a word or phrase to add emphasis, highlight something important. Helps to develop style, tone, and rhythm
What is Repetition?
the introduction to the story, which can include the primary characters’ names, setting, mood, and time
What is exposition?
important information that tells about the overall idea of a paragraph or section of a text
What is main idea?
a logical guess or conclusion based on evidence or information in the selection and the reader’s own experience