The moment in a play, novel, short story, or narrative poem at which the crisis reaches its point of greatest intensity and is thereafter resolved.
What is the climax of the plot?
100
All of the books (was or were) brought to the storage room.
What is "were"?
100
Kate and (I or me) went to the mall yesterday.
What is "I"?
100
Another way to say "Seize the day!"
What is "carpe diem"?
100
This is a reference to part of a well-known literary work. Lots of these come from the Bible stories you've read.
What is an "allusion"?
200
This is the last part of the plot, when the problems are resolved.
What is the resolution (or the denouement)?
200
Each of the contestants (are or is) nervous about the show.
What is "is"?
200
The cake was eaten mostly by Hugo and (her or herself).
What is "her"?
200
When you see this on an invitation, it means you need to reply.
What is "RSVP"?
200
Word pairs which show the relationship between the words. Here is an example: finger:hand::leaf:tree
What is an "analogy"?
300
This is the first part of the plot of a story and also when the author lays out the basic situation.
What is the exposition of a story?
300
Several of the contestants (are or is) receiving special awards.
What is "are"?
300
The newly elected secretary is (he or him).
What is "he"?
300
Mrs. Green is full of "the joy of living" or this foreign phrase.
What is "joie de vivre"?
300
A story which can be read on two distinct levels. Two examples are "The Masque of the Red Death" and "The Wizard of Oz".
What is an "allegory"?
400
This is the part of the plot the author uses to present a series of complications and problems.
What is the rising action of a story?
400
One of the brightest stars in the heavens (has or have) been visible for many years.
What is "has"?
400
The task will be completed by her and (I or me).
What is "me"?
400
When you buy a used car next year, you might want to inspect the engine and body first. Buyer beware!
What is "caveat emptor"?
400
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of most words in a phrase.
What is "alliteration"?
500
These two types of conflict are usually found in most stories.
What are internal conflicts and external conflicts?
500
Something you said during the festivities "was or were" bothering my sister.
What is "was"?
500
Please take Frankie and (I and me) with you.
What is "me"?
500
When you drop your iPhone5, what can you do? That's life.
What is "c'est la vie"?
500
In stage directions of a play, these are words spoken by a character directly to the audience or to another character but not overheard by the others ONSTAGE.