Figurative Language Examples
"Fast as lightning"
Similie
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Similie
Most exciting part of the story (often the turning point)
Climax
Big message or life lesson in the story
theme
King Arthur, Percy Jackson
Hero/Chosen One
"He is a pig."
Metaphor
Comparing two different things
Metaphor
Background and setting
Exposition
struggle between characters in a story
conflict
Gandalf, Obi-Wan Kenobi
Mentor
"The ice cream was begging to be eaten!"
Personification
Same letter or sound occurring at the beginning of words
Alliteration
Includes events leading up to the main problem or conflict
Rising Action
series of events that take place in a story
plot
Mrs. Weasley, Fairy Godmother
Caregiver
"She sells seashells."
Alliteration
A sound written as a word
Onomatopoeia
When the character work to solve the problem or conflict
Falling Action
Protagonist
Nemo, Luna Lovegood
Innocent
"Woof!"
Onomatopoeia
A saying exaggerated beyond belief to make a point
Hyperbole
Conclusion of the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict
Resolution
Main character's enemy, usually the villain
antagonist
Ron & Hermione, Robin
Sidekick