Figurative Language
Elements of Plot
Prefixes and Suffixes
Text Organization
Who Is Talking
100
When you compare two things using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile
100
The story comes to a reasonable ending.
What is the resolution.
100
"Un" Ex: unfriendly
What is not, opposite of.
100
The writier lists events in the order in which they occured. Time order.
What is chronological order.
100
The author is writing about themselves. Words to look for: I, me, we
What is 1st person.
200
Words that when spoken sound like the sound they represent.
What is an onomatopoeia.
200
Conflict begins to develop. A feeling of interest or suspense begins.
What is rising action.
200
"Re" Ex: reheat
What is to do something again.
200
The writer presents two or more things and explains how they are alike or different.
What is compare and contrast.
200
The author only knows the thoughts and feelings of one of the characters.
What is 3rd person limited.
300
A figure of speech when human characteristics are given to an object.
What is personification.
300
When the main character faces the conflict. All the good stuff happens here.
What is the climax.
300
"Phobia" Ex: arachnophobia
What is the fear of something.
300
The writer introduces a problem and suggests ways to fix it.
What is problem and solution.
300
The author is speaking directly to the reader. Often used to give directions.
What is 2nd person.
400
The repetition of the same first letter or sound in a group of words. Tongue twisters for example.
What is alliteration.
400
The characters and setting are introduced.
What is the exposition.
400
"ology" ex: biology
What is the study of something.
400
The writer presents an event and then explains what happens because of that event.
What is cause and effect.
400
The author is only an observer of the story. They don't know the thoughts or feelings of any of the character.
What is 3rd person objective.
500
An exaggeration that is so extreme that no one will believe it is true.
What is a hyperbole
500
Loose ends of the plot are tied up. The conflict is resolved.
What is the falling action.
500
"Auto" Ex: autopilot
What is self
500
The writer introduces events in the order in which they must be done. Step by step, like a cookbook.
What is sequencing.
500
The author knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters.
What is 3rd person omniscient.
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