Say What You Mean - Type of Figurative language
The hallway was a jungle after lunch.
Metaphor
A story teaches that kindness matters.
Theme
Where the story happens.
Setting
Uses emotions
Pathos
The narrator is a character and uses “I”
First-person point of view
The leaves danced in the wind.
Personification
A text explains how animals adapt to survive.
Central idea
The main problem (Synonym)
Conflict
Uses facts and evidence
Builds trust or credibility
The narrator is outside the story and uses “he/she/they”
Third-person point of view
I’ve told you a million times.
Hyperbole
Which applies only to fiction: theme or central idea?
Theme
The most intense moment.
Climax
Builds trust or credibility
Ethos
The narrator knows the thoughts of all characters
Third-person omniscient
The clock ticked loudly in the quiet room.
Onomatopoeia
“The author explains why recycling is important.”
Central Idea
Events leading up to the climax.
Rising action
“Experts recommend this product.”
Ethos
The narrator follows one character and shows only their thoughts
Third-person limited
“The homework was a never-ending tunnel.”
👉 What does this suggest?
It feels long/difficult/never-ending
The protagonist is dealing with a bully, and one day he decides to deal with the bully face-to-face.
👉 What is a possible theme?
Stand up for yourself / Courage is important
After the climax, things begin to wrap up
Falling action or resolution
“If you don’t act now, animals will suffer.”
Pathos
Identify this point of view:
"You said not to do the homework," I argued with my teacher.