Stuff
non-literal comparison not using like or as
Metaphor
You have 10 seconds to jump 20 times.
gives an inanimate object person-like qualities
Personification
Teach your team a dance move
weather, environment, time, day, circumstances, etc.
Setting
Make your most convincing animal sound.
What moment is the "Call to Adventure" in The Hobbit?
When Gandalf and the dwarves come get Bilbo from his home to be their burglar
What's 32 + 65?
non-literal comparison using like or as
Simile
Hold your hand up in the air until your team's next turn
What is the feeling of nervousness or excitement about what is coming next?
Suspense
Do your best accent
What is the point of view where the narrator tells his or her own story?
First Person POV
Do a one-handed push-up
The following is an example of what type of literary device?
His face was a wall, unmoving and strong.
Metaphor
Hold a note for 20 seconds
The wind shoved into me with strong arms of air nudging me forward.
Personification
Sing your favorite song for 30 seconds
What is the point in the plot where characters take steps to resolve the conflict?
Falling Action
Describe ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
The way the reader feels
Mood
Hum a song of your choice for your team to guess correctly.
A character that undergoes a change is...
Dynamic character
Draw ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
What is the universal lesson called?
Theme
Say the alphabet backwards
the author's reason for writing
Author's Purpose
Draw ________ and your team must guess what it is in 1 minute
What's the difference between 1st and 3rd person?
1st: narrator is in the story (uses I)
3rd: narrator is not in the story (uses he/she)
Do 30 jumping jacks
when the reader knows something the character(s) does not
Dramatic Irony
Draw a dog without looking
When the outcome is unexpected
Situational Irony
Have your team guess ____________. You may only use one word.
the reader is directly told what the character is like
Direct characterization
Have your team guess ____________. You may only use one word.
the reader must infer what the character is like based on their words and actions
Indirect characterization
Arm wrestle someone on another team of their choosing; you must win.
A character that does not change is...
a static character
Draw a triangle with the points all meeting without looking
What is sensory language? And name all types!
When the author appeals to the reader's five senses: sound, sight, smell, taste, touch
Hold your tongue out until its your team's turn again
Third Person Limited Omniscient
Do your best toe-touch
Name 2 things setting can impact. Explain
Mood, tone, plot, characters, etc.
Juggle 3 items of your choice
What is the 8th plot point of the Hero's Journey when the final struggle takes place and the hero loses something but returns stronger?
The Ordeal
Hold this book for 1 minute using 2 fingers from each hand
What is the 5th plot point of the Hero's Journey when the hero, mentor, and possibly others cross the line between their normal realm and the one where their tasks await?
Crossing the Threshold
Beatbox or rap for 30 secs