Poetic Devices
Non-Fiction Terms
Fiction Terms
Grammar
Misc.
100

This comparison uses "like" or "as".

What is a simile?

100

This style of writing attempts to convince the reader of something.

What is persuasive?

100

This is the big takeaway from a work - the lasting idea the author wants you to think about.

What is the theme, or moral?

100

These words describe nouns.

What are adjectives?

100

This is the neurological condition from the book, A Mango Shaped Space

What is synesthesia?

200

The following is an example of this technique:

Sally sells seas shells by the sea shore.

What is alliteration?

200

These appear at the start of chapters, or at the top of an article, and lets the reader know the subject of the text that follows.

What is a heading, or headline?

200

If these aren't relatable, or well developed, your reader won't feel connected to the story.

What are characters?

200

Person, place, or thing.

What is a noun?

200

These are the main protagonists from the novel, The Outsiders.

Who are Ponyboy and Johnny?

300

The technique of placing opposite images, or ideas, near each other in a poem. 

What is juxtaposition?

300

This visual usually shows important events in the chronological order in which they occurred. 

What is a timeline?

300

This is central to any good story, and heavily influences the decisions the characters make. Without it - your story is boring and dull!

What is the conflict?

300

These are the two parts to a sentence.

What are subject and predicate?

300

Sandra Cisneros presented the story of Esparanza using a series of these. 

What are vignettes?

400

The line below is an example of this poetic device:

The clock aggressively shouted at me with each tick and each tock, reminding me that my time was limited.  

What is personification?

400

This type of essay is written to inform the reader about a particular subject, or concept.

What is an expository essay?

400

This pyramid defines the linear plot structure, and was named after the German playwright that developed it.  

What is Freytag's pyramid?

400

We use these words to show motion, or action.

What are verbs?

400

This is presented as a model, or a template. Could be characters, plot, or setting. 

What is an archetype?

500

This technique is used in the following line:

Her feet were tiny cookie cutters, leaving petite outlines with each measured step.

What is a metaphor?

500

These are the three types of paragraphs found in a non-fiction essay.

What are introduction, body, and conclusion?

500

These are the 5 stages of the linear plot, and are depicted visually on the plot structure pyramid.  

What are exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution/conclusion?

500

These indicate location. Some examples are near, under, beside, in, on, and next to.

What are prepositions?

500

This is the concept were an object, or place, or image takes on another deeper, or more significant meaning.

What is symbolism?

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