A comparison in which one thing is said to be another.
What is a metaphor?
100
This sets the scene, creating a visual picture of the setting, atmosphere and time of the story. Characters are introduced and clues are set in place for the rest of the story.
What is an orientation?
100
What does SAED stand for?
Senses, action verbs, emotion and dialogue.
200
Jimmy shouted, See you at the game!
Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game!”
200
Dialogue should only be used to...
Dialogue should only be used to aid character development or advance the plot.
200
A comparison in which one thing is said to be like another.
What is a simile?
200
This revolves around the first conflicts or problems that affect the setting, time or characters.
What is a complication?
200
Specific words are chosen to evoke emotion in the reader.
What is emotive language?
300
“what are some of the things,” Mrs. Baskin inquired “that make school so much fun?”
“What are some of the things,” Mrs. Baskin inquired, “that make school so much fun?”
300
To increase effectiveness of dialogue, include...
To increase effectiveness of dialogue, include adverbial or adjectival phrase or clause.
300
Giving human qualities to animals or objects.
What is personification?
300
The hero is usually prevented for reaching his or her goals as the problem reaches its peak.
What is a climax?
300
Where am I?
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted into my nostrils and awoke my mind.
A cafe.
400
"I don't actually, I do," said Michael.
"I don't... actually, I do," said Michael.
400
John is nervous. Add an adverbial or adjectival phrase or clause to the following:
"I-I'm s-s-sorry," said John, ...
"I-I'm s-s-sorry," said John, stumbling over the chair.
400
A figure of speech that makes reference to people, places, events or literary works by implying them.
E.G. The house reminded me of Buckingham Palace.
What is allusion?
400
A solution is found for the problem or challenge.
What is a resolution?
400
Where am I?
The sharp edge of the paper cut my finger and made it sting. Ouch. I ripped another page out of my notebook and passed to Doug, who was sitting beside me. A paper plane flew between us and hit the whiteboard with a thud.
A classroom.
500
"I thought"
"Never mind what you thought!"
"I thought—"
"Never mind what you thought!"
500
Jess is embarrassed. Add an adverbial or adjectival phrase or clause to the following:
"I can't do—" said Jess, ...
"I can't do—" said Jess, bolting through the door.
500
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
E.g. I look to the big house on the hill to remind me of my dream to be rich a famous.
What is symbolism?
500
A concluding event, remark, or section that usually contains the moral message of the story.
What is a coda?
500
Where am I?
The car squeaked every time I hit a bump in the road. This was disastrous. As I turned the corner, I could hear a metallic bang and the stench of oil filled my nose. I dry retched, "Hello," I said to the filthy man behind the counter.