Figurative Language
What is figurative language?
Words or phrases used in a non-literal way for a particular effect.
The beginning of the story. Background on character/setting prior to the story being set in motion.
Define chronological.
A record of events taken in the order that the events occured
1st, 2nd, 3rd limited, 3rd omniscient
Define archetype.
A typical pattern that a story follows
What is the definition of idiom?
A group of words that has a societally agreed upon meaning when strung together that is different from the meaning of the individual words.
Define rising action and falling action.
Rising action consists of all of the major plot points leading up to the climax. Falling action consists of all of the major plot points following the climax and leading towards the resolution.
Define suspense.
A feeling of anxious uncertainty about what may happen. Building tension to create a sense of mystery.
What pronouns are associated with each POV?
1st: I, me, we, our, us
2nd: You, your
3rd: he, she, they, it
Why might an author use repetition in a story?
-To build suspense
-To signify the importance of a specific idea
-To draw the reader's attention to a specific idea
"The tree waved to me as if it were a friendly neighbor" is an example of what?
Simile and personification
What are the two pieces of a strong resolution?
A conclusion/end to the story and a lesson learned (for the character and the reader)
Define narrative voice
The attitude of the narrator in a story
What is the difference between 3rd person limited and 3rd person omniscient?
Limited allows you to see into the mind of one character, omniscient shows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters at the same time.
What makes up a story's structure?
Some ex. include: story arc, voice (and tone), POV, order of events, plot details (character, setting, dialogue)
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Similes compare two things using like or as while metaphors compare by replacing a concrete term with an abstract idea.
(A is like B) vs. (A=B)
What are three ways to identify the climax?
-shift in tone
-character has a realization that shifts their perspective (AHA moment)
-clear introduction to the theme/lesson learned
-highest moment of tension or suspense
-a decision/moment that drastically shifts the course of the story
What is the difference between foreshadowing and flashback?
Foreshadowing hints at something that will happen later in the story while flashback takes the reader back in time to learn about a significant event/moment.
-Gives insight into the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters
-Helps the author establish connection/growth between characters
-Allows reader to see everything going on in a story outside of the character's scope
What are some structural choices that an author can make to develop a character?
-1st person POV to develop thoughts/emotions of character
-3rd person omniscient POV to show the relationship between characters and how it develops
-Show how a character is changing/has changed at crucial points throughout the story (exposition, climax, resolution)
Why would an author use figurative language when writing a story?
Any are acceptable:
-Adds to tone
-Builds an image for the reader
-Adds descriptive detail to a story
-Helps show what structural details the author wants to focus on in the story
What is the difference between the story arc and the character arc?
"The use of humor, irony, and exaggeration to ridicule and expose someone's stupidity" is the definition for what term?
Satire
Why would an author choose to use 2nd person POV when writing a story?
To connect with the reader
Why might an author write a story in non-chronological order?
-obscure information and create suspense/mystery
-foreshadow or flashback to significant events to give background information to the reader