Figurative Language
Story Structure
Point of View
Story Elements Vocabulary
Content Vocabulary
100
Explain the meaning of the following figurative language: The kitten's fur was like velvet.
The kitten was very soft.
100
What part of the story does this describe: The snow melted off the trees and a puddle began to form in the shadows of the trees. The sun began to shine and the hibernating animals began to awaken from their sleep.
Setting (Introduction)
100
Explain the character's POV: It had been raining for hours and the trail was muddy. Every time Jenna took a step her foot sunk into the sloshy muck. Her pack was heavy and she was so hungry. At least they wouldn’t have to set up tents tonight. The counselor had said that there were cabins at the campsite. Jenna hoped they would get there soon.
Discouraged, upset
100
This is what we call a paragraph in a poem.
A Stanza.
100
This is the type of figurative language that compares two unlike things and uses the word like or as.
Simile
200
Explain what this figurative language means: Susie's hair is a rats nest.
Her hair is a mess!
200
Lisa was the most kind and caring mother to her children. She loved her children more than anything and would do anything to make them happy. She was amazing!
Character (Introduction)
200
Explain the narrator's POV: You might think that wicked stepmothers are just in fairytales, but I can tell you from personal experience that they real. My dad’s wife, Antoinette, is the real thing. She makes me do all of the chores while she and her real daughter sit around watching TV. She is always real sweet to me when my dad is around, so he doesn’t have a clue.
Angry, frustrated
200
This is what we call the narrator of a poem.
The speaker of the poem.
200
This is the type of figurative language that compares two things by saying one thing IS the other thing.
Metaphor
300
Explain what this figurative language means: Andy's fingers were icicles.
It's really cold out and Andy's fingers are cold.
300
What part of the story does this describe: Amanda knew the right thing to do would be to return the stuffed animal to the store. She remembered what her mom always told her: "Sometimes the right thing to do is the hardest thing to do."
Theme
300
Explain the narrator's point of view: Carl was always getting into trouble. In first grade he dumped paint all over the carpet intentionally. In third grade he nearly started a fire in his room with some matches he’d found. Now, in fifth grade, he’s been suspended for cheating on a test. My parents want me to stop hanging out with him, but we’ve been best friends since kindergarten.
Confused, unsure
300
In this part of a story or poem we meet the main character and his or her problem.
Introduction
300
This is the type of figurative language that gives human characteristics to something that is not human.
Personification
400
What does the figurative language means: Maria was a graceful as a swan.
Maria moved smoothly and gracefully.
400
What part of the story does this describe: Betty was getting ready for the biggest swim meet of the year and couldn't find her goggles. She was frantically looking around when she heard "CRUNCH!" she looked down and her goggles were shattered beneath her feet.
The problem
400
Explain the narrator's point of view: It was a bright, sunny day; a perfect day for going to the beach, or at least that is what Jayden thought. But Mom and Dad had other ideas. Mom was looking forward to spending the day in the garden. Dad wanted to start building a tool shed in the backyard.
The narrator describes everyone's thoughts but does not give any personal feelings because he is a third-person narrator.
400
This part of a story is the "Big Change" that happens for our protagonist.
The Climax
400
How the reader feels when reading a particular part of a story. This can be affected by character, setting, or structure.
Mood
500
Explain the meaning of the following figurative language: The leaves danced in the wind.
The wind was making the leaves move around.
500
What part of the story does this describe: After spending all morning worrying about who he would sit with at lunch, as Jordan walked up to a table, a friendly boy named Cameron waved and asked him to sit with him.
Solution
500
Compare the two points of view: Myron hated being a knight. All that dragon slaying and questing took up so much time. Time he could be using to paint murals. And now they expected him to compete in some stupid contest to win the hand of the princess. Princess Krista watched the knights preparing to compete. She wished she could sneak away and work on her painting.
Myron doesn't want to win the hand of the princess and the princess could care less about her hand being won. They both love to paint.
500
What is the purpose of literary structure?
To organize what the text says so that the reader can better understand what it means.
500
How a person thinks or feels about something.
A point-of-view
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