Structure
where all good adventures begin.....what is this called?
orientation
simile, metaphor, personification etc are......
figurative language / literacy devices
The rain came down like bullets shooting from above. This is a.......
Simile
"The cat slept." Is what type of sentence?
Simple
"The movie was long, yet it kept everyone on the edge of their seats." What sentence type is this?
Compound sentence
the major point in the plot.....what is this called?
Climax, complication
what type of sentence is used to create fast paced action?
short sentences
"The wind whispered secrets through the ancient trees, gently nudging the leaves to dance in the moonlight." What literary device is this?
Personification
The story is told in chronological order from beginning to end. What type of novel structure is this?
Linear Narrative
Hints or clues are given about events that will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
where all good adventures finish.....what is this called
resolution, conclusion
How many senses can be used to show rather than tell the story? Can you name them for extra points?
5
See, hear, feel, taste, touch
"I've told you a million times to clean your room!" What figurative language device is this?
Hyperbole
Chapters or sections end abruptly, leaving the reader in suspense about what will happen next. This technique keeps the reader engaged and eager to continue.
Cliffhanger
"Although it was raining, she decided to go for a run, and he stayed home to read a book." What sentence type is this?
Complex compund
what are the three names of the bits of the novel that build tension leading up to the main point of the novel?
pebble, rock, boulder
"What the actual!" she said "You're going to get us killed!" What is this an example of?
Dialogue
"The bees buzzed as they flew from flower to flower." What literary devices is this?
Onomatopoeia
The narrative jumps back in time to reveal events that happened before the current timeline, providing background or context.
Flashback
The novel references or incorporates other texts, such as literature, film, or historical documents, adding layers of meaning and depth to the narrative.
Intertextuality
do you know any other novel structure types?
circular, linear
Can you name three sentence types, not including simple sentence, that can be used to create tension, convey description and hook your reader?
Compound sentence, complete sentence, compound complex sentence
"It was a bittersweet moment." is what type of literary device?
Oxymoron
This refers to the perspective from which the story is narrated.
Point of view
The novel invites the reader to make choices that influence the direction of the story, creating multiple possible paths and outcomes.
Choose your own adventure