Figurative Language
What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What is pacing in a narrative story?
The speed at which the story/action unfolds.
What is the first part of the narrative plot structure?
Exposition
What is the formula for a theme statement?
Topic + Message/Lesson = Theme
"Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a bicycle." This is an example of...
Parallel Structure
What figurative language technique gives human qualities to non-human entities?
Personification
Name one technique authors use to build tension in a story.
Possible answers: Figurative language, plot structure, cliffhangers, sentence types (syntax)
What occurs during the rising action in a story?
Conflicts and complications develop leading up to the climax.
Themes often have to be inferred; they are not explicitly written. What is the formula for making inferences (educated guesses)?
Background knowledge + textual evidence = Inference
"Taut" means...
tightly stretched or strained
"I'm as hungry as a horse." What type of figurative language is this an example of?
Simile
What effect does fast pacing usually have on a story?
Builds tension and creates suspense/excitement.
What is the climax of a story?
The highest point of tension; a turning point; most intense moment in the plot
What can you look at in a story to find the theme?
Main events, characters/motivations, dialogue, conflicts/solutions, figurative language, etc.
"Reverberation" means...
Prolongation of a sound
What is the definition of a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
What's the first thing to look for to figure out if the pacing of a story is fast or slow?
Action words (verbs)
What follows the climax in plot structure?
Falling action
The theme of "Carry" is "Nature can be both life-saving and life-taking." What symbol is used in the poem to develop that theme and represent the forces of nature?
"Malicious" means...
Intending to do harm
What concept is personified in "Night Garden" in this ending line: "Who had death come for, the dog or me?"
What do you look for to figure out if the pacing of a narrative is getting slower?
Long, descriptive sentences and details - less action.
What is the resolution in a story?
The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.
What is the theme of "Night Garden"?
"Human interference in nature sometimes causes more harm than good."
Should this sentence include a comma, semi-colon, or no punctuation in the blank?: "I wanted to go for a walk today _ it was raining heavily."
Semi-colon (;)