the part of the story where things begin to get interesting; we learn more about the characters and plot; start to see conflict developing and builds up to the turning point
What is the rising action?
100
the events of the story; what actually happened
What is plot?
100
comparing two objects using the words "like" or "as"
Example: Ms. Whitehurst is as excited as a little kid at Christmas about summer break.
What is a simile?
100
the main character of a story; usually trying to overcome an obstacle
Who is the protagonist?
100
this point of view is written like a set of directions or instructions; key words are "you", "your", "y'all", "you're"
What is second person point of view?
200
the turning point of a story
What is the climax?
200
the life lesson or message of the story
What is theme?
200
the direct comparison of two objects; "like" and "as" are NOT used; often see "is" or "was"
Example: Juliet is the sun.
What is a metaphor?
200
the person, idea or force going against the protagonist
Who is the antagonist?
200
This is a writing technique used by authors to jump back in time
What is flashback?
300
the beginning of a story; characters, setting, and basic facts are introduced
What is the exposition?
300
the voice of the person telling the story
What is the narrator?
300
giving human characteristics to objects that are not human
Example: The crisp leaves danced in the wind.
What is personification?
300
these are the additional characters in a story; they are not the most important characters but are still essential to the story
Who are secondary characters?
300
Information or events in a story that help predict later events (a “hint” of what’s to come)
What is foreshadowing?
400
the part of the story after the climax; things begin winding down and heading towards the end of the story
What is the falling action?
400
the time and place of the story
What is the setting?
400
an exaggeration
Example: I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
What is a hyperbole?
400
the point of view written like a diary; the narrator is inside the story; key words are "I", "me", "my", "we", "our"
What is first person point of view?
400
A struggle that occurs within a character's own mind (trouble making a decision, dealing with mixed feelings or emotions)
What is internal conflict?
500
the end of a text; all loose ends are tied up and questions are answered
What is the resolution?
500
a person, animal, or other being who is present in a literary work
What is a character?
500
writing that appeals to your five senses; helps the reader imagine how something hears, tastes, feels, sounds, and looks
What is imagery?
500
the narrator is outside of the story; key words are "he", "she", "they" (you can also look for character's names)
What is third person point of view?
500
A struggle that occurs between a character and an outside force (another character, a community, forces of nature, etc.)