Literary Devices
Irony
Name That Character!
Types of Characters
Miscellaneous
100
A comparison using like or as.
What is a simile?
100
"The man, who was bald as a beach ball, introduced himself as Curly."
Verbal Irony
100
A dynamic character, this person changes throughout the story. At first, this character is a tough bully. By the end, this character is fun, spontaneous, and a true friend to others.
Who is Beatrice?
100
Flat
What would you call a character who has very little description?
100
It represents something in a symbolic form rather than telling the reader directly what is represented.
What is symbolism?
200
A comparison that does not use like or as.
What is a Metaphor?
200
Kimberly Lou Dixon, who has always been a lifelong member of the Audubon Society, is the spokesperson for a pancake company that was purposefully harming the environment.
Situational Irony
200
This character wants nothing more than to help his career. He is a bit self-conscious, and worried about his reputation. Throughout the story, this character tries to find ways to make himself seem important
Who is Officer Delinko?
200
Roy
Who is the protagonist in the story?
200
The theme
What is the central idea or lesson that the story conveys?
300
A literary device that uses human qualities for non-human things.
What is personification?
300
Garret, a naughty boy who makes farting noises and skips school, has a mother who works at the school as a guidance counselor.
Situational Irony
300
At first this character seems like just a grumpy old man who cares more about earning money than saving owls. But as the story comes to an end, the reader finds that this character does have a kind heart.
Who is Curly?
300
Dynamic
What is a character that changes and develops a lot throughout the story?
300
Exposition
What is part of the story that includes the setting, and the introduction of the characters?
400
When a sound word sounds like the what it is describing.
What is onomatopoeia?
400
"The two men stood next to the patrolman's car, chatting casually. Both of them privately believed that the real Mother Paula's vandal was still on the loose, but they would not share their suspicions with each other."
Dramatic Irony
400
A dynamic character, this person goes from having a pessimistic outlook to having an optimistic outlook. At first this character sees only the bad things about Florida and the people at school. Over time, this character begins to see the good things about the town and develops some very valuable friendships.
Who is Roy?
400
Round
What is a character that is well developed and has a lot of description?
400
The Climax
What is the most exciting part of the story when the reader is unsure of how the problem will be solved?
500
When the author describes an event that has happened previously.
What is a flashback?
500
Roy's mother went on. "Honestly, I didn't know what to think after reading that outrageous story in the paper. The one about that policeman who had his windows painted black!" It was Roy's impression that Officer Delinko suddenly looked queasy. "You all have a good night," he told the Eberhardts, and turned the key in the ignition. "Do you happen to know that fellow?" Roy's mother asked innocently. "The one who fell asleep inside his car. What's going to happen to him? Will he be fired?" With a screech of rubber, Officer Delinko backed out of the driveway and drove off.
Dramatic Irony
500
This character takes a long time to get to know, but the reader eventually discovers what a kind heart this person has. Spending most days all alone, this character connects strongly with nature and animals. This character inspires all the others to fight for the owls' lives.
Who is Mullet Fingers?
500
Static
What is a character that stays the same throughout the story?
500
Resolution
What is the wrap of the story when everything is solved?
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