Literary Devices
A comparison using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
This is the main character in a story, often facing the central conflict.
What is a protagonist?
This is the beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.
What is exposition?
This point of view uses “I” and “me” and is told by a character in the story.
What is first-person point of view?
A disagreement or struggle between two characters.
What is person vs. person?
A direct comparison without using “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
This character opposes the main character and creates conflict.
What is an antagonist?
This part of the story builds suspense and develops the conflict.
What is rising action?
This point of view uses “he,” “she,” or “they” and knows the thoughts of all characters.
What is third-person omniscient?
A character struggling with their own thoughts or decisions.
What is person vs. self? OR What is internal conflict?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
What is personification?
Ms. Jones is an example of this type of character...
What is a static character?
In "Thank You Ma'am", this point is considered the climax of the story.
Roger changes, even though he is given the opportunity to steal again and run he chooses not to.
This point of view focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
What is third-person limited?
A character challenging laws, traditions, or beliefs of a community.
What is person vs. society? OR What is external conflict?
This literary device refers to a brief reference to a famous person, place, event, or work of literature.
What is allusion?
Roger is an example of this type of character...
What is dynamic character?
This part occurs after the climax and shows the results of the conflict.
What is falling action?
Bruno Mars' "Count on Me" uses this type of narration.
What is first-person narration?
Roger battling right from wrong is an example of this type of conflict.
What is person vs. self?
This literary device combines two contradictory terms together (for example, “jumbo shrimp”).
What is an oxymoron?
This character undergoes emotional or psychological change.
what is dynamic character?
Which of the following is the best example of a theme?
a. Friendship
b. The challenges of growing up
c. True friendship requires honesty and trust.
d. Two best friends get into a fight.
What is c. true friendship requires honesty and trust?
"Thank You Ma'am" uses this type of narration...
Third Person Omniscient
Rogers facing poverty and wanted the blue suede shoes is an example of this type of conflict.