Comparing two things using like or as.
What is a simile?
A character who is in opposition with themselves, usually over a decision that needs to be made. Normally one of the characters is winning the fight.
What is Character Vs. Character?
The sentence of a paragraph that introduces the reader what the paragraph will be about.
What is the topic sentence?
Giving human like characteristics to something that is not human.
What is a personification?
A character who is in opposition with themselves, usually over a decision that needs to be made.
What is Character Vs. Self?
The point of view of an outside observer, using he, she, or they.
What is third person narration?
An extreme exaggeration.
What is a hyperbole?
When the protagonist's ideas conflict with that of the majority of others.
What is Character Vs. Society?
When a place or object represents a bigger idea.
What is symbolism?
A lesson to be learned from the story.
What is theme?
"The paper danced in the wind." What type of figurative language is this?
What is personification?
When a person must battle the elements.
What is Character Vs. Nature?
When the author uses descriptive language to appeal to the reader's 5 senses.
What is imagery?
"The flame represented the hope she had to survive." What type of figurative language is this?
What is symbolism?
When a character's luck is against him.
What is Character Vs. Nature?
What is setting?
The genre of writing that is all about you.
What is a memoir?