Figurative Language
compares 2 things using like or as
simile
person, place, thing, or idea
noun
character fighting against a group
character vs society
entertain
word with same or similar meaning
synonym
the beginning of the story where the character and setting are introducted
exposition
compares two things using is or are
metaphor
describes nouns and pronouns
adjectives
character has issues with another character
character vs character
Author is trying to convince you to believe or do something
persuade
words with opposite meaning
antonym
rising action
giving human characteristics to something nonhuman
personification
action or state of being
verb
character is facing a tornado
character vs nature
Author is giving you facts and information about a topic
inform
a few sentences that contain the main idea and most important details
summary
the most exciting or turning point in the story
climax
sound words
onomatopoeia
describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb
adverb
character is trying to destroy a computer
character vs technology
author is giving lots of details about a topic
describe
pattern of words at the end of a line in a poem
rhyme scheme
falling action
a phrase with a figurative meaning that is different than its literal meaning
idiom
connects two thoughts, phrases or sentences
conjunction
character is struggling with inner feelings
character vs self
name the one type of characters from a story (another name for the main character or villain)
protagonist or antagonist
all loose ends are tied up and the story ends
resolution