Characterization
"Marcus slammed his locker shut, gritted his teeth, and kicked the trash can on his way to class." Is this Direct or Indirect characterization showing that Marcus is angry?
Indirect characterization (shows through actions).
What type of conflict is Person vs. Self?
An Internal Conflict (making a hard choice, dealing with fear or guilt).
An object, color, or person that stands for a bigger idea (like a red rose representing love) is called what?
A Symbol (or Symbolism).
"Her eyes shined like diamonds in the light." Is this comparison a Simile or a Metaphor?
A Simile (uses like or as).
Read the sentence: "The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up at 6:00 AM." Name the literary device used.
Personification
"Mia is the most generous person in the tenth grade." Is this Direct or Indirect characterization?
Direct characterization (tells us the trait directly).
A hero battling a harsh snowstorm to get home is an example of what specific type of conflict?
Person vs. Nature
When a character says one thing but clearly means the exact opposite (like saying "Oh, fantastic!" when it starts pouring rain), what literary device are they using?
Irony (or Verbal Irony / Sarcasm)
"The classroom was a zoo during the last period." Is this comparison a Simile or a Metaphor?
A Metaphor (directly states one thing is another).
Read the sentence: "After working in the hot sun all day, the cold water tasted like liquid gold." Name the figurative device used.
Simile
Change this direct statement into indirect characterization using an action: "Leo was nervous about the math test."
(Accept any valid action, e.g., "Leo bit his nails and tapped his pencil continuously during the test.")
Name the External Conflict where a main character fights against an unfair rule or law made by a government or school.
Person vs. Society
When an author gives hints or clues early in a story about what will happen later, it is called what?
Foreshadowing
Giving human qualities or actions to non-human objects (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees") is called what?
Personification
In a story, a dark, stormy night usually represents danger or sadness. What literary device is being used here?
Symbolism
Direct characterization tells us about a character directly, while indirect characterization shows us through actions, thoughts, and words. What does the acronym S.T.E.A.L. stand for in indirect characterization?
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
What is the turning point of a story—the moment of highest excitement or tension—called on a plot diagram?
The Climax
In a movie, a fire station burns down to the ground. What type of irony is this?
Situational Irony
"I have a million hours of homework tonight!" What device uses extreme exaggeration for effect?
Hyperbole
Read the sentence: "The math teacher explained the problem, but to Jacob, the board was pure ancient Greek." Is this a Simile, Metaphor, or Personification?
Metaphor