Parts of Speech 1
a person, place, thing, or idea
noun
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: She was as quiet as a cat.
Simile
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: The snow was a white blanket.
Metaphor
Events that lead to climax, complications arise
Rising Action
What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun
Adjective
a word or group of words that describes an action
verb
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: It's raining cats and dogs!
Idiom
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
Her hair was golden straw.
Metaphor
The big idea that the story conveys, the message or lesson.
Theme
The bad guy/thing in a story
Antagonist
Describes a verb or how something is done.
adverb
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
It feels like an oven in here.
Simile
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: buzz, thwack, beep
Onomatopoeia
The struggle between opposing characters or forces or the main characters main problem of the story.
Conflict
The following is an example of a type of conflict. Name the type.
A couple fighting about bills.
Man vs. Man
Person vs. Person
expresses strong emotion
ex: Ouch! Hey!
Interjection
The following is an example of a type of figurative language:
This line is taking forever.
Hyperbole
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: Tom’s trombone took a tumble.
Alliteration
Turning point in a story, action at its highest point. This is where the main conflict happens.
Climax
The following is an example of a type of conflict. Name the type.
John wanted to go for a bike ride, but it was raining outside.
character vs. nature
Joins words or groups of words in a sentence
ex: for, and, nor, because, however
Conjunctions
When you give an animal or object human characteristics, like feelings or actions.
Personification
The following is an example of a type of figurative language: The light danced through the window.
Gets into action, introduces characters, setting, and states or hints at the main problem
Exposition
The following is an example of a type of conflict. Name the type of conflict.
Hercules wants to help those around him, but people shun him because his strength can be destructive.
character vs. society