The study of life, such as plants and animals
What is Biology
A figure of speech in which a thing, idea, or animal is given human characteristics.
What is Personification
The main character in a story that makes key decisions that affect the plot
What is protagonist
What is the definition of the prefix; -anti
What is Against
The central idea, message or insight
What is theme
A large vehicle used to pull farm equipment
What is Tractor
A saying, phrase, or fixed expression in a culture that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning
What is Idiom
What happens near the end of the story after the climax and before the resolution
What is falling action
What is the definition of the prefix; -sub
What is Under
The writers or speakers attitude toward a subject, character or audience
What is tone
A building that is divided into two separate homes
What is Duplex
What is Allusion
Many characteristics developed as the story progresses.
What is round
What is the definition of the suffix; -al
What is Having the characteristics of
When the opposite of what you expect happens
What is Irony
A group of four singers or musicians who perform together
What is Quartet
A polite expression used in place of words or phrases that otherwise may be considered harsh or unpleasant to hear.
What is Euphemism
The atmosphere or emotion in a literary work
What is Mood
What is the definition of the suffix; -ive
What is adjective form of a noun
Any object, person, place or action that has both a meaning in itself and that stands for something larger than itself
What is Symbolism
A person who is between 70 and 79 years old
What is Septuagenarian
A seemingly contradictory statement which actually makes sense
What is Paradox
The main character struggles against most of the people in the story
What is Person vs Society
What is the definition of the suffix; en
What is made of
Character, setting, theme, or symbol that demonstrates a universal human experience
What is Archetype