Figurative Language
Notice & Note Signposts
Mystery Elements
Wishtree
Plot
100

What is a simile?

A sentence comparing one thing to another using the words like or as.

100

What is the first signpost?

Contrasts and Contradictions.

100

What are mystery elements?

Elements needed to make a good, suspenseful mystery.

100

What is the wishtree's name?

Red.

100

What is the 1st part of the plot?

An exposition.

200

What is a metaphor?

A metaphor is a word or phrase that doesn't literally mean what it says.

200

What is the second signpost?

Again and Again.

200

What is the first mystery element?

A strong hook.

200

What is the crow's name?

Bongo.

200

What is the 2nd part of the plot?

Inciting Action.


300

What is an alliteration?

A few words in a sentence that start with the same letter.  

300

What is the third signpost?

Tough Questions.

300

What is the second mystery element?

A red herring.

300

What is the raccoon's name?

Flashlight.

300

What is the third part of the plot?

A climax.

400

What is a hyperbole?

A hyperbole is when a word or phrase is exaggerated.  

400

What is the fourth signpost?

Memory Moment.

400

What is the third and final mystery element?

Suspenseful Dialogue.

400

What are the protagonists' names?

Steven and Samaar.

400

What is the 4th part of the plot?

Falling Action.

500

What is an onomatopoeia?

An onomatopoeia is a word or phrase that represents a noise.

500

What is the final signpost?

Aha Moment.

500

In the story, what does Samaar wish for?

To have a friend

500

What is the final part of the plot?

A resolution.

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