Figurative Language
EJ looked like a grumpy panda bear as he walked into the classroom
What is a simile
What are the parts of Coach D's TPCASTT?
What is the title, paraphrase, connotation, attitude, shift, title, theme.
The event in the story that gets everything going!
What is the "inciting incident?"
"John kicks puppies" is an example of this type of characterization.
What is "indirect?"
In the phrase "Her demeanor was quite placid, even in the face of chaos," what does "placid" suggest about her attitude?
What is calm or peaceful?
Cape Fear Middle School is a space shuttle carrying children into the future.
What is a metaphor
A poem about a road could be an extended metaphor for
What is the road of life
Another name for the resolution of a story (hint, think PEAK.)
What is the "dénouement?"
"John is a jerk," is an example of this type of characterization.
What is direct?
In the sentence "The artist's work was met with acclaim, earning her many accolades," what does "acclaim" mean?
What is praise or enthusiastic approval?
Coach D is one dangerous dude who doesn't dance.
Alliteration
The way the speaker says what they are saying
What is "tone"
When a problem lives inside the mind of a character
What is an "internal conflict?"
The character in a story who stands in opposition to or gets in the way of the main character getting what they want.
Who is the antagonist?
In the context of the sentence "He was known for his benevolent nature, always helping those in need," what does "benevolent" mean?
What is kind or charitable?
To my dog, the neighborhood park is "The Garden of Eden."
What is allusion
The way that a poem or work of literature makes you feel
What is "mood."
Looking at how and why a character changes in a novel can help lead you to the
What is "theme?"
This type of character undergoes significant internal change throughout a story, often learning important lessons or evolving in their beliefs and behaviors.
What is a "dynamic character?"
In the statement "The scientist's theory was met with skepticism, as many found it hard to believe," what does "skepticism" imply?
What is doubt or disbelief?
Mr. Z is a walking history book.
What is a metaphor
Language that uses words in a non-literal way to create a vivid or imaginative description, often to convey a message or idea that is more complex than what's directly stated.
What is "Figurative Language."
This literary device involves the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
What is imagery?
This type of character remains largely unchanged throughout the story, showing little to no growth or transformation.
What is a static character?
In the sentence "The storm was so ferocious that it uprooted several trees," what does the word "ferocious" mean?
What is fierce or violent?