Conflict
The central struggle or tension within a narrative that shapes the plot and drives the action forward.
Conflict
Using descriptive language to appeal to the five senses.
Imagery
Correct this piece of dialogue. How are you? said Bob
"How are you?" said Bob.
A type of speech or writing that breaks away from the literal meaning in order to create a special effect or meaning.
Figurative Language
The term we use to describe the main character or principle actor in a narrative, the person with whom the reader most closely relates.
When the character faces a struggle within themself. The character must face a fear or make a difficult choice.
Internal Conflict
Identify the sense this appeals to: "The stars are hanging beautifully in the sky."
Sight
Correct this piece of dialogue.
Hey! There's Scott's brother! Phil exclaimed.
"Hey! There's Scott's brother!" Phil exclaimed.
A comparison that is made between two unrelated things using the words "like" or "as."
Simile
A character in a narrative who is opposed to the protagonist or protagonists; a villain.
Antagonist
When the character struggles with the laws, beliefs, or values of a group.
Person v. Society
Soft, cold, hot, and burning are words that create the image of something that uses _________ imagery.
Touch/Tactile
Correct this piece of dialogue.
Mrs. Russell said I don't like happiness.
Mrs. Russell said, "I don't like happiness."
A comparison that is made between two unrelated things that does not use the words "like" or "as."
Metaphor
The emotional voice that an author brings to a narrative.
Tone
Name the type of conflict in this scenario:
A family must escape an erupting volcano that is threatening to destroy their home.
Person v. Nature
What type of Imagery is used in this sentence?
"He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee."
Smell
Correct this piece of dialogue.
"should we go to the store?" Amelia said. "we are out of milk."
"Should we go to the store?" Amelia said, "We are out of milk."
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object. (Example: "The wind whispered through the window.")
Personification
When a story gives clues or hints on what's going to happen later
Foreshadowing
Name the type of conflict in this scenario:
Siblings must work together to defeat an evil witch who stole their kingdom.
Person v. Person
What types of imagery are shown in this passage: "I listened to the birds chirp and sing see-saws up in the trees that were beginning to burst out in brilliant pink and white buds. The earth smelled fresh with greenery that was finally emerging with the new season of life"?
Sight, Sound, Smell
Correct this. "I am going to the movies," said Tom,"after school."
Correct.
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is literally true.
Hyperbole
A person, object, action, place, or event in a narrative that in addition to its literal meanings suggests a more complex meaning.
Symbol