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Figurative Language
Figurative Language Continued
Elements of a Story
Elements of a Story
Elements of a Story
100

Lindsay was as sweet as a fresh strawberry dipped in chocolate.

Simile (comparison using "like" or "as")

100

Comparing 2 unlike things without saying "like" or "as"

Metaphor

100
What is the problem in the story?
Conflict
100
What is the lesson or message that the author wishes to convey?
Theme
100
What element is the following? 1950s in a small neighborhood located in Arizona
Setting
200

Crash! Boom! Bang! The lightning struck the mast of the boat and split it to pieces.

Onomatopoeia (sounds)

200

Giving non-human things, human characteristics. 

Personification 

200
What are clues that hint at what will occur in the future?
Foreshadowing
200
Who are the people or animals in a story?
Characters
200
What element is the following? First, the girls met on the first day of school. Next, the girls were partners for a social studies project. Then, they hung out after school. Finally, they were best friends.
Plot
300

Friday's English class took a whole year with Ms. Balonek droning on like a bad cell phone commercial.

Hyperbole (a very big exaggeration) 

300

Exaggerating to make a point.

Hyperbole

300
What is where and when the story takes place?
Setting
300
What is the turning point in the story with the highest interest?
Climax
300
What element is the following? Always try your best even if you have to keep trying!
Theme
400

Dan’s dog dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water as he dove.

Alliteration (repeating sounds)

400

Painting a picture with words

Imagery

400
What is how the problem is solved called?
Resolution
400
What is a remembrance or an interruption in the plot?
Flashback
400
What element is the following? The golden locket represented the love that the mom had for her daughter.
Symbolism
500

To Juana, the grass hut was a palace, and Kino was her king. 

Metaphor 

500

A reference that must be learned. "She has a heart of gold."

Idiom

500
What are the series of related events that make a story?
Plot
500

What is the opposite of what is expected to happen with what actually occurs?

Irony

500
What element is the following? She posted a video on Facebook explaining how boring and useless Facebook is.
Irony