Plot
What is the turning point of the story called?
Climax
If a story is historical fiction, did it actually happen?
No!
What do a simile and a metaphor have in common?
They are both comparing something.
What is a stanza?
A group of lines that are related in a poem. (like a paragraph but in a poem)
What is central idea?
What the story is mainly about.
What is the beginning of the story called?
Exposition
Is historical fiction realistic?
Yes, historical fiction is not a real story but it could be!
What is personification?
Giving a non-human thing, human characteristics.
What is a line?
a row of words in a poem
What is used in a story to support the central idea?
Supporting details
What is after the climax?
Falling Action
How do you know if a story is taking place in the past?
You can use context clues like how characters talk, act, and the clothes they wear. Sometimes, the author may just give you the time period.
True or false: Alliteration is when a consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of multiple words.
True
True or false: Every poem must have rhyme scheme.
False
What question can you ask yourself to find the central idea?
A. Who is the main character?
B. What is the author mostly trying to tell me?
C. What is my favorite pet?
D. What time period is this?
B
What is the very end of the story called?
Resolution
Does historical fiction include real historical events?
Yes, historical fiction includes real events, but many of the details are not true.
Which is an example of alliteration?
a. The dog ran across the yard.
b. Liam ate grapes and cheese for lunch
c. The sun was bright over the mountains.
d. Silly snakes slither silently.
D
What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
The silver moon begins to glow
As whispers drift through trees of night
The stars above put on a show
Their gentle spark a soft delight.
ABAB
What is another name for central idea?
A. Theme
B. Plot
C. Main Idea
D. Mood
C
What happens during the resolution of Hachiko?
People honor Hachiko with a statue and say "let's meet at Hachiko."
Which of our stories is the BEST example of historical fiction? Hachiko, A Blessing, or Pet therapy
Hachiko
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that shows how your 5 senses experience the world around you.
What is the type of poem called that is musical and expresses strong emotion? (HINT: this is the type of poem A Blessing is)
When summarizing what should you include?
A. Every small detail
B. The central idea and key details
C. Your opinion
D. The author's full name
B