Literary Devices
What is a simile?
A comparison between two dissimilar things using the words like or as
The important person or people in a story
Characters
Who is the main character?
Brian Robeson
How many sentences should be included in a summary?
5 or more
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word
If the author gives a clue or a hint as to what will happen in the future, that is an example of_____
Foreshadowing
Where or when a story takes place
Setting
What is the setting of Hatchet?
The Canadian wilderness
How many details should be included in a summary?
3 or more
The synonym of attire
When a character remembers something that happened in the past, that is a ____________
flashback
Plot is______
the events that take place in the story
What gift did Brian's mother give him before his trip?
a hatchet
What are transitions?
Words that show order in writing.
The antonym of diligent
idle
When an author repeats a word or a phrase, it is called____
repetition
Point of view is_____
who is telling the story
What important lesson did Brian learn in the wilderness?
To remain positive
What punctuation mark should be used after a transition?
A comma (,)
The antonym of abundant
scarce