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Figurative language
Story Elements
Literary Devices
Misc. Terms
Double Jeopardy (Double points)
100

Comparison using like or as

What is a simile?

100

The topic of the story.

What is the main idea?

100
The use of concrete things to represent ideas.
What is symbolism?
100
This is added to the beginning of a word.
What is a prefix?
100

A group of similar sounding words and sounds

What is an Alliteration?

200

An intentionally exaggerated figure of speech.

What is a hyperbole?

200
A character who remains the same in the story.
What is a static character?
200
The giving of clues to hint at something still to come.
What is foreshadowing?
200

A conversation between two or more characters that is set off by quotation marks.

What is dialogue?

200

Sounds

What is Onomatopoeia?

300

Applies human characteristics to non-human things.

What is personification?

300
Time, place, duaration of the story
What is the setting?
300
A return to an earlier time in a story to give prior information.
What is flashback?
300

A story told in chronological order

What is linear?

300

An exaggeration

What is a hyperbole?

400
A comparison not using like or as.
What is a metaphor?
400

message or moral of the story.

What is the theme?

400

Introduces the setting and characters; it tells you what the characters want

What is exposition?

400
The main character in a story.
What is the protagonist?
400

Descriptive language that appeals to senses

What is Imagery?

500
The car dared me to drive faster.
What is personification?
500
Honesty is the best policy.
What is a theme?
500

Contributes to conflict and plot

What is Motivation?

500

Graphic aids, facts, data, pictures and statistics are called

What are expository techniques?

500

What is the magic number for your final exam score tomorrow?

What is 70?