Figurative Language
this figurative language uses like or as to make a comparison
simile
when one person is against one other person
man versus man
this character archetype is brave, usually the main character, and usually tries to do the right thing
the hero
the general good guy
protagonist
what is a common symbol for love
a heart
personification
a common conflict in dystopian novels, like the Hunger Games or Divergent
man v society
this character archetype follows the hero around, can be relatively helpful, and offers comedic relief
the sidekick
will also take jester
the general bad guy
what does the color purple usually represent
royalty
this figurative language is an extreme exaggeration
a common conflict in sci-fi movies, usually featuring a wizard or something mythical
man v supernatural
this character archetype is very smart and always offers some sort of advice
the sage
the height of tension in a story
climax
moral or lesson
this figurative language is when the literal meaning does not match the figurative meaning. It is a nonsense phrase if you do not understand the figurative meaning.
idiom
Megan goes to get her haircut and feels very concerned about the opinions of other people. What kind of conflict is this?
man v self
Uncle Ben from Spiderman would represent this kind of archetype
Other examples include: Yoda, Dumbledore
Mentor
where loose ends usually get tied up
falling action
what does water represent?
new beginnings, calmness
this figurative language is a reference to pop culture
ex: like a real romeo
allusion
When one person goes against the grain of what is expected out of them or written about them. Their destiny is to be one way, but they go against that
man v fate
Everyman
the beginning of a plot map is called what
exposition
what is one theme that has been discussed in the crucible?
answers may vary