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Genre Study
Figurative Language
Plot
Characters
Potpourri
100
Fictional story based on excitement and usually involves some kind of journey.
What is Adventure!
100
The following sentence is an example of what kind of figurative language? "The dog looked bigger than a hippo. Wow. That dog is big." A. Idiom B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Antonym
What is Metaphor
100
This is the turning point of a fictional text.
What is climax
100
This is the main character or the "good" character in a fictional story. Ex. Brian Robeson
What is protagonist
100
The sequence of events of a fictional story.
What is plot
200
This main character becomes stranded in the Canadian wilderness and ends up surviving what many would say could have been a death sentence.
Who is Brian Robeson
200
What kind of figurative language does the sentence below include? "She ran as fast as a cheetah hunting its dinner!" A. Metaphor B. Descriptive language C. Simile D. Idiom
What is Simile
200
This is when the tension is building in a fictional story.
What is rising action
200
The following selection is written in what point of view: "As I woke from my sweet slumber, I noticed my door had been opened. Who could it have been? I didn't even hear a peep! I hope it wasn't the legendary magic bunny rabbit coming to take my blankie away!"
What is First Person
200
This shows conversation and inner thoughts of characters in a text. "...Life is like a box of chocolates. Ya never know what you're gonna get..."
What is Dialogue
300
Which of the following adjectives would describe an adventure story? A. Riveting B. Confusing C. Mysterious D. Informational
What is Riveting
300
Rigid is ____________ of rough.
What is a synonym
300
This is when the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced in a fictional story.
What is the exposition
300
This point of view is when the narrator is outside of the story and knows all!!!
What is Third Person Omniscient
300
This is the underlying message of a text. Hint: What the author wants you to learn or know. Example: Friendship, Survival, Love, Coming of Age
What is Theme
400
Which of the following is a famous adventure story? A. Indiana Jones B. Diary of Anne Frank C. Cinderella D. Dictionary
What is Indiana Jones
400
Smile is an ______________ of frown.
What is antonym.
400
This occurs after the climax when the conflict has been resolved.
What is falling action
400
This is the character who is the villain.
What is the antagonist
400
This is the main point of a text.
What is main idea
500
What can you infer Brian does after returning to civilization? A. Brian refuses to speak with his parents because he is so traumatized. B. Brian becomes thankful for the life he has at home and is appreciative of everything he has. C. Brian turns into a school bully and constantly causes problems at home.
What is "Brian becomes thankful for the life he has at home and is appreciative of everything he has."
500
A simile is a comparison using _______ or _______.
What is like or as.
500
This is the ending, when the conflict has been resolved.
What is the resolution
500
This is when the narrator is outside of the story and knows a limited amount information.
What is Third Person Limited
500
What is Mrs. Bahny's middle name?
What is Marie