Which is it?
Phrase or clause?
on Christmas Eve
phrase
when someone says the opposite of what they mean
verbal irony
What is the main character of a story called?
protagonist
When and where a story takes place
setting
Which figure of speech?
The star shone like a candle lighting the night sky.
simile
Internal or external conflict?
A girl struggles with whether to tell the truth about accidentally breaking a precious Christmas ornament.
internal
Which type of irony?
when the audience knows something the characters don't
dramatic irony
Which type of characterization?
Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold and greedy man who cares only about money.
direct characterization
The big idea or message of a story
theme
Which figure of speech?
The newborn child was a light of hope in a dark world.
metaphor
Phrase or clause?
when the church bells rang
clause
Which type of irony?
when the outcome is the opposite of what's expected
situational irony
A character who stays the same throughout a story. Example: The Whos of Whoville
static character
Events that build suspense and lead up to the most exciting part.
Which figure of speech?
The bells went clang, clang, clang through the snowy air.
onomatopoeia
Internal or external conflict?
A family must find a way home for Christmas after their flight is canceled due to a winter storm.
external
Which type of irony?
A man spends all December buying expensive Christmas lights, but a power outage leaves his house dark on Christmas Eve.
situational irony
Which type of characterization?
Santa Claus quietly fills stockings while everyone sleeps and leaves gifts behind without expecting thanks.
indirect characterization
The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience. Examples: cheerful, serious, hopeful, or gloomy
tone
Which figure of speech?
We waited a million years for Christmas morning to arrive.
hyperbole
Phrase or clause?
after the angels appeared to the shepherds
clause
Which type of irony?
The audience knows the Christmas gift under the tree is a puppy, but the child believes it is just a sweater.
dramatic irony
A character who changes in an important way because of what happens in the story. Example: The Grinch
dynamic character
The way a character or narrator sees and understands events in a story. It affects what the reader knows and how the story is told. Hint: NOT first person, second person, third person point of view
perspective
Which figure of speech?
The Christmas tree welcomed guests with its sparkling lights.
personification