The attitude of the author is called the _______. Hint: The author has a _____ of voice that tells us how he feels about the subject.
Tone
Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'
Simile
When you must write your answer to a question on the exam you must use ______ format and include ________
RACE/a quote
Comparing two or more things without using 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor
_____ is how the reader feels. Every story sets a ______
Mood
conflict
Ding Ding. The microwave sounded its alarm to let me know my snack was ready.
Onomatopoeia
Speech between characters is called _______
dialogue
An exaggeration used to emphasize an idea
Hyperbole
When something (an object, color, etc) represents an idea or feelings. Ex: The American flag is a ______ for freedom
Symbol/Symbolism
A universal message the author is trying get across through his story
theme
When a character says the opposite of what they really mean; also known as sarcasm
Verbal Irony
A feeling of growing tension or excitement is called ________
Suspense
A phrase or statement that does not hold its literal meaning. "Bite the bullet"
Idiom
The beginning of a story; used to provide the setting, character, background information. (part of a plot diagram)
Exposition
When something goes the opposite way than is expected. Ex: An ambulance gets into a crash on the way to help an injured person.
Situational Irony
A play on words. "Being struck by lightening was a shocking experience"
Pun
Involves a character who struggles against a force outside of themselves - nature, another person...
When the reader/audience knows something the characters do not this is called ____________. It is useful for building suspense in a story.
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
She is like a boiling pot ready to boil over and destroy everything in its path.
Simile
Tragic/Jealousy
The argument turned into a carousel with no real end in sight; going round and round.
____________ is when the author hints towards something happening the future. ________ is when the author talks about something that happened in the past
Foreshadowing/Flashback