Figurative language
A comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Example: deafening silence)
What is an oxymoron?
Beginning of the story that introduces the characters, and setting
What is the exposition?
a young person who is unusually talented in some way
What is a prodigy?
the nickname of Abell sports teams
Abell eagles
an exaggeration so dramatic that it is obviously not true
What is hyperbole?
a comparison of two things that are not alike, using the words "are" and "is"
What is a metaphor?
Where the main character faces a series of conflicts
What is the rising action?
an unusual and appealing quality or style
What is flair?
I ran against president trump in 2016
Who is Hilary Clinton?
Sound words
What is onomatopoeia?
when a set of words uses the same sound or letters repeatedly
What is alliteration?
The most exciting part of the story; where the outcome is revealed
What is the climax?
very delicate
What is ethereal?
The capital of Texas
What is Austin?
Giving human characteristics to something nonhuman
What is personification
a figure of speech that makes a brief indirect reference to a person, place, or thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.Example: She opened Pandora's box when she opened that letter.
What is allusion?
events leading to the end of the story?
What is Falling action?
not having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are
What is unpretentious?
America was invited into WW2 by which event?
What is the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
a phrase with a figurative meaning that is different than its literal meaning
What is an idiom?
a olay on words ; a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of words. Examples: A horse is a very stable animal; Why was six afraid of seven? because 7 8 9
What is a pun?
End of the story
What is the resolution?
characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
What is diligent?
Which of the armed forces did Mr. Fournier serve in?
What is the Navy?