Elements of Fiction
This is the part of the story where the setting, characters, and main conflict are introduced.
exposition
This type of error happens when a descriptive phrase is placed too far from the word it's supposed to describe.
misplaced modifier
In grammar, a series is a list of three or more items separated by this punctuation mark.
comma
Identify the type of figurative language in this sentence: “Her smile was as bright as the sun on a summer day.”
simile
Name three narrative points of view.
first
second
third limited
third objective
third omniscient
the lesson or message about life or human nature that the reader can learn from the text
theme
Identify the misplaced modifier in this sentence: “I saw a bird on the way to school with blue feathers.”
with blue feathers
Which type of details appeal to the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create a vivid image for the reader?
Sensory details
Name the figurative language device used here: “The thunder grumbled like an old man.”
personification
Name 3 types of conflict in a story.
character vs....
character vs. character
character vs. self
character vs. society
character vs. nature
This part of the story shows the turning point where the protagonist must confront the conflict. It is often the most intense moment in the plot.
climax
In this sentence, which is the vague pronoun? “When Jake met Matt, he was running late.”
he
What is wrong with this sentence?
It was a giant, huge mistake.
It is redundant. Giant and huge are the same.
This figure of speech is used in: “The classroom was a zoo.”
metaphor
Name 3 transitions.
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The character who opposes the main character and creates conflict is called this.
antagonist
Which sentence correctly uses coordinate adjectives?
A) He wore a red wool sweater.
B) He wore a red, wool sweater.
A
Fix the punctuation:
We visited Rome, Italy, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany.
We visited Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany.
This figurative expression doesn't mean exactly what the words say. For example, “It's raining cats and dogs”
idiom
Name 3 adjectives
description words
This type of narrator tells the story from an "outside" perspective, knowing only the thoughts and feelings of one character.
third person limited
Fix the punctuation: “She adopted a tiny adorable puppy.”
She adopted a tiny, adorable puppy.
Clue: Which sentence is an example of informal writing?
A) The meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., and all participants should be prepared.
B) The meeting starts at 9:00. Be there on time and ready to go.
B
Saying someone has the Midas touch means everything they do turns to success — just like this mythical king whose touch turned everything to gold.
allusion
Name three books you read this year!
answers may vary