Literary Elements
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
What is the conflict (Problem)?
His house is about to flood and his parents were away.
Which word describes the person who speaks directly to the audience to tell a story, give information or comment on the action of the scene or the characters?
A.) The Cast of Characters
B.) The Stage Directions
C.) The Narrator
C. The Narrator
Which text feature describes the story in specific details?
Description
What is the literal meaning of this:
"Don't chicken out!"
Don't be afraid or scared and run away.
Which POV uses keywords like
I, me, we, us
First Person POV
Homograph or Homophone?
A word that has more than one meaning or pronunciation
Homograph
Robert was afraid the flooding river would reach his home. His parents were away, and he was watching with his little sister. He saddled his horse, and he and his sister rode to the top of the hill.
What is the solution to the problem?
He got his sister and rode their horse to the top of the hill.
What is the name of the instructions in the script of a play that tell actors how to enter, where to stand, when to move, also information about the lighting, scenery, props, and sound effects?
A.) The dialogue
B.) The stage directions
C.) The cast of characters
B.) The stage directions
Which text feature describes how things are alike and different?
Comparison and Contrast
What is the literal meaning of this:
"I have been waiting a million years for this video game to finally come out!"
I have waited a very long time.
Which POV uses keywords such as
you, your
2nd Person POV
Homophone or Homograph?
The same as another word, but that has a different meaning or spelling?
Homophone
What is a possible synonym for the word "CONFLICT?"
(You will see the word "conflict" on the test, so be sure you know what that word means.)
Problem
Struggle
Disagreement
How is a drama organized?
A.) Chapters
B.) Acts and Scenes
C.) Stanzas
B.) Acts and Scenes
Which text feature explains what happened in a story and WHY it happened?
Cause and Effect
What is the literal meaning of this:
"My brother is a pig."
My brother is messy and/or eats a lot of food.
Which POV uses keywords such as
he, she, they
3rd Person POV
Homograph or Homophone?
How quickly do you tear off the wrapping when you open a birthday gift?
I promised myself I will not shed a tear during this sad movie
Homograph
What is the "THEME" of a story, poem, or drama (play)?
A.) The main problem
B.) The lesson learned
C.) The relevant details
B.) The lesson learned
VV words are words that have two ____ in the middle
vowels
Which text feature shows a problem and how it is eventually solved?
Problem and Solution
Which type figurative language gives nonhuman objects, human characteristics?
Personification
Which POV does the narrator know and share the thoughts of only of the characters
3rd Person Limited
Homograph or Homphone?
Do you see the snake under that rock?
I enjoyed a fun summer vacation by the sea
Homophone
______________ are the pieces that make up a story.
a. Characters
b. Plot
c. Setting
d. Literary Elements
d. Literary Elements
thinner
Which type of text feature uses events in time order to describe the story?
Sequence
Logical Order
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
Simile are comparisons using like or as
Metaphors are comparisons NOT using like or as
Which POV does the narrator know everything and shares the thoughts of ALL of the characters
3rd Person Omniscient
When is your test?
MONDAY