The turning point in the story because the character deals with the main conflict for the last time; occurs right after the rising action
What is the climax
100
The time, place, and circumstances in which a story takes place
What is the setting
100
language that describes something in detail and appeals to the senses
What is imagery OR sensory detail
100
An author would write about the current conflicts in Syria most likely to do this to the reader.
What is inform the reader
100
an unfair view or judgment towards someone or something based on a prejudice
What is bias
200
how the character solves or resolves the conflict...usually when the story ends
What is the resolution
200
This element of fiction defines the way a story is told; the perspective or angle of vision, or the position from which the events are narrated for the reader
What is point of view
200
giving animals or objects human qualities
What is personification
200
The text shows that one event causes another thing to happen. A reader would look for words like "because," "since," and "as a result."
What is cause/effect
200
A persuasive technique meant to influence a person's emotions or logic; will make a person feel guilt, fear or excitement; OR, convince an audience with facts and statistics
What is appeal
300
when "the plot thickens": includes details about what the character does to solve his or her problem
What is the rising action
300
the p.o.v. that uses the word "you;" often used when giving directions; almost never used to tell a story
What is second person p.o.v.
300
The knight fell in love with the king's darling, dainty daughter.
The line above uses this type of figurative language.
What is alliteration
300
The writer places events in the order in which they happen. The reader should look for words like "first," "next," and "finally." (YOU MUST GIVE BOTH POSSIBLE ANSWERS.)
What is sequence or chronological order
300
attempts to show that everyone else has something or is acting a certain way; attempts to make the audience feel left out
What is bandwagon or peer pressure
400
occurs between the climax and resolution; the characters respond to what happens in the climax
What is the falling action
400
the p.o.v. that uses "he", "she", or "they". An objective narrator could see through all characters' eyes, or perhaps only through one.
What is third person p.o.v.
400
Josh's text message was like a book.
The line above is an example of this type of figurative language. Also, it implies which of the following statements...
A. Josh wrote quite a bit in his message.
B. Josh thought is words were brilliant and could be published.
What is simile
What is A.
400
A text shows how ideas or things are alike and different. The reader should look for words like "best," "more," "better," "less," "worse," or "than."
What is compare/contrast
400
using material that is unrelated to a cause or product for the sole purpose of distraction
What is red herring
500
The introduction of the characters, the setting, and the basic conflict of the story
What is the exposition (or "initial situation" and "initial action")
500
the p.o.v. in which Tangerine is told...and how do you know?
What is first person p.o.v. ...through Paul's personal journal entries...says "I" and "We"
500
Everyone in town heard the baby's screams.
The line above uses this type of figurative language.
Also, the line implies which of the following statements:
A. The baby's screams were very loud.
B. The baby and her family was known by everyone in town.
What is hyperbole
What is A
500
An author would write an editorial in a newspaper most likely to do this to the reader.
What is persuade or influence the reader
500
will use a third party, sometimes a famous person, to represent an idea, cause, or product