Plot
The part of the plot between the climax and the resolution.
What is the falling action?
This is the main character of a story, usually the one facing a conflict.
What is a protagonist?
This type of comparison says one thing is another without using "like" or "as."
What is a metaphor?
This genre often includes magic, mythical creatures, or talking animals.
What is fantasy?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
If an author writes an article convincing readers to recycle, their purpose is to ____.
What is to persuade?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
The part of the story where tension builds and complications arise for the main character. This is the main chunk of the events in the story.
What is rising action?
This character works against the main character and creates conflict in the story.
What is an antagonist?
A simile compares two things using these two words.
What is "like" or "as"?
A story set in the past that includes real historical events but with made-up characters.
What is historical fiction?
A textbook about the water cycle is written to do this.
What is to inform?
This is the beginning of a story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.
What is exposition?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
If a character is kind, brave, or dishonest, these words describe their ______.
What are character traits?
"The wind whispered through the trees." What type of figurative language is this?
What is personification?
This genre features exaggerated stories, like Paul Bunyan and his giant blue ox, Babe.
What is tall tale?
A novel about a pirate searching for hidden treasure is written to ____.
What is to entertain?
The most exciting or important part of the story, often the turning point for the main character.
In "The Three Little Pigs," the pigs are the protagonists, and this character is the antagonist.
"I walked a thousand miles today!" What type of figurative language is this?
What is hyperbole?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
A traditional story passed down through generations, often with a moral lesson.
What is folk tale?
A travel blog that shares fun facts about a city and encourages you to visit serves these two purposes.
What are inform and persuade?
The happily ever after in a fairytale is this part of the plot.
What is the resolution?
When an author reveals what a character is like through their actions, dialogue, and thoughts, this is called ______.
What is characterization?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Identify both types of figurative language in this sentence: "The moon was a silver lantern in the sky, casting a sleepy glow over the quiet town."
What is metaphor and personification?
This genre includes stories like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, often featuring magical events and a "happily ever after."
What is a fairy tale?
A story about a dog’s journey through the wilderness that teaches readers about survival skills and also makes them laugh serves these two purposes.
What are entertain and inform?