Plot & Story Elements
What is the main character called?
Protagonist
"The wind whispered" is an example of what?
Personification
What is the first sentence of an essay called?
Hook
Using extreme exaggeration?
Hyperbole
What does “summarize” mean?
To shorten to main points
What is the message or lesson of a story?
Theme
What is the most exciting moment in a story called?
Climax
A comparison using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What is the purpose of a thesis?
To state your main argument
Repeating consonant sounds?
Alliteration
What is meant by “infer”?
Make an educated guess
What is the final part of a plot called?
Resolution
What is the struggle between opposing forces?
Conflict
What device hints at future events?
Foreshadowing
What connects ideas between paragraphs?
Transition
A concrete object that represents an idea?
Symbolism
What does it mean to “analyze” a text?
Examine closely for meaning
"It smelled like fresh rain on a spring morning" is an example of what device?
Imagery
Name the 3 main types of conflict.
Character vs Character, Nature, Society
"Life is a rollercoaster" is what device?
Metaphor
Why is explanation important after evidence?
Shows how it proves the thesis
A surprising twist that goes against expectations?
Irony
If you “contrast” two things, what are you doing?
Showing their differences
In The Giver, what object symbolizes freedom?
The sled
Explain the difference between internal and external conflict.
Internal = in mind; External = with outside force
What is the effect of imagery?
Creates mental pictures, appeals to senses
What should a conclusion do?
Restate thesis & provide closing thought
Define rhetorical question.
A question not meant to be answered
To “evaluate” means to do what?
Judge importance or value
What term describes the person or force working against the protagonist?
Antagonist