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Elements of Narrative
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They're going to their Grandma's to order some soup from over there.
Which They're/their/there is the possessive one?
Their
100
Spell this animals name.
Gorilla
100
What is an "analogy"?
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
100
What is the name of the form comparison that exclusively uses "like" or "as"?
A simile
100
What is the name of the main actor and driver of action in a story?
The protagonist
200
"My mom grounded me from my bike for a month, isn't that great?"
The use of the the question at the end of the statement infers the author means what?
The opposite of what he is saying.
200
Is this word spelled correctly?
"Nurotic"
As in obsessive, unhealthy, or mentally unwell.
No, it is Neurotic
200
Define "labyrinth"
A type of complicated structure or maze that is difficult to navigate.
200
Claims that exaggerate something and that are not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
200
What is the person in direct opposition to the main driver of the story called?
The antagonist
300
"Frankenstein was disgusted by his own creation, seeing it as nothing more than an abhorrent mistake that merely mimicked the form of a man."
What is the most likely meaning of "abhorrent"?
Inspiring disgust, repulsion, or distaste.
300
How do you spell the word that describes animals that only come out at night?
Nocturnal
300
What is a "silhouette"?
The dark shape or outline of something.
300
The attribution of human like qualities to non-human objects and concepts.
Anthropomorphism
300
What is it called when a story presents an unexpected event, usually near its conclusion?
A twist
400
"Go wash your ding,dang hands!"
What type of sentence is this?
Imperative, Inquisitive, Declarative, or Exclamatory
Imperative
400
How do you spell this animals' name?
Iguana
400
Define "renaissance"
A revival of or renewed interest in something.
400
A form of humor that is found in things being contradictory, or other than would be expected normally.
Irony
400
What is the height of action in a story called?
The Climax
500
"The horse had given Buck a new bruise."
What is the indirect subject of this sentence?
"bruise"
500
Is this word spelled right? if not how is it spelled?
"Malfeesance"
No, Malfeasance
500
What is "rancor"?
Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
500
The technique used by writers to inform their readers about an event that has to happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
500
What is the name of events and actions that increase tension leading to the height of action and events?
Rising Action