Book Examples
In the Lord of The Rings series by J.R.R Tolkien, the one ring is described as golden with inlaid inscriptions.
What is imagery
The use of hints or clues to allude to future events.
What is foreshadowing
The American flag represents freedom.
What is symbolism
In the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter is fighting against Voldemort.
What is person vs. person
The definition of central idea is...
What the author is focusing on
In the book "It" by Stephen King, Bill is described as tall and constantly stuttering.
What is characterization
An interruption to show an event from the past.
What is a flashback
The fire department burned down.
What is situational irony
In The Terminator movies, people are often seen fighting the Terminators.
What is person vs. technology
Every central idea should have this to back it up.
What is evidence
In the book "It" by Stephen King, most of the book takes place in the town of Derry.
What is setting
How the reader feels while reading a story.
What is mood
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
What is alliteration
In the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, Katniss is constantly seen going against the Capital.
What is person vs. society
_____ vs. reality is a central idea from the jacket.
What is appearance
In the book "It" by Stephen King, one of the lines is, "He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts."
What is a rhyme
The attitude of the author.
What is tone
Cost me an arm and a leg.
What is a hyperbole
In the book "The Shining" by Stephen King, the Torrence family is trapped in the Overlook hotel by harsh weather.
What is person vs. nature
A common central idea in fantasy books is...
What is good vs. evil
In "Forrest Gump" by Winston Groom, Forrest says, "Life is like a box of chocolate."
What is a simile
The reader knows more than the characters.
What is dramatic irony
The door opened suddenly, inviting them in.
What is personification
In the book "A Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, Will is seen going back and forth on whether he should follow "The Rules" or not.
What is person vs. self
The central idea of Romeo and Juliet is...
What is the power of love