Figurative language
what is a metaphor
a figure of speech that compares two dissimilar things by stating that one thing is another, highlighting similarities for emphasis or symbolism, without using "like" or "as"
what is a noun
a person place or thing
what can theme be used for
to find the lesson of the story
what is conflict
a fight
who is the main character
vince
what is an idiom
a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meaning of the words, but instead, has a figurative or non-literal meaning that is understood by those familiar with the language
what is a verb
what is point of view
Who you see the story from
what was in vinces trunk
jimmy the rat
What is onomatopoeia
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
what is an adjective
a word to describe a noun
what is plot
the story
what did Vince have
lice
what is hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
what is an adverb
what is theme
he main idea or underlying message that the author explores and conveys through the story, characters, and events
what is imagry
usinging words to create mental images
who is Kendra's dad
there fbi agent
what is a oxymoron
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction
what is a conjuction
a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses, essentially acting as a bridge between different parts of a sentence
what is setting
where the story takes place
Why did Vince quit football
People were scared of him because of the mob