Figurative Language
The boy was as brave as a lion is an example of this.
a simile
The events that happen in a story
plot
The angle from which the story is told
point of view
I am a fictional character. I can move things with my mind. I love reading books.
Matilda
A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers
fantasy
When the canary keeled over, the coal miners left the cave is an example of this
Alliteration
the turning point in the story; the high point
climax
The time and location in which a story takes place
setting
I am an Author. I love to rhyme. I also love green eggs and ham (so does Sam).
Dr. Seuss
a type of fantasy that uses science or technology
science fiction
The detective listened to her tales with a wooden face is an example of this
metaphor
the problem in the story that needs to be solved
conflict
events between the introduction and the climax
rising action
I am a little bit crazy and I love tea parties
Mad Hatter
A story using made up characters that could exist in real life
realistic fiction
The leaves danced on my front lawn as the wind blew wildly outside is an example of this
Personification
The solution to the problem (conflict) in the story
resolution
The part of the book that sets the stage for the exciting events
exposition
I am very selfish and spoilt. I always get what I want. "I want it now!" But the machine decided that I was a bad egg.
Veruca Salt
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event
mystery
Hakan's plan to get into college was a house of cards on a crooked table is an example of this.
metaphor
A story's controlling idea or its central insight
theme
The author's attitude toward the subject of the story. This is revealed through word choice.
tone
I am a little bit quirky but I don't let bullies get to me. I am very smart, especially with words and I use that to my advantage.
James Scobie
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period of the past
historical fiction