Types of Figurative Language
I was as sick as a dog after eating that salmon dish at the restaurant
Simile
The series of events that help build suspense and lead up to the climax.
Rising Action
This type of conflict is when the character has a problem with another character in the story
Character vs. Character
Protagonist
After winning the championship game, the entire team was jubilant and celebrated with their fans.
What does the word "jubilant" mean in the sentence above?
a) Tired
b) Curious
c) Joyful
d) Indifferent
Joyful
This is seriously the worst day of my life!
Hyperbole
Where and when the story takes place
Setting
This type of conflict is when the character is dealing with a natural force
Character vs. Nature
The opposing character/force to the main character in a story.
Antagonist
She sat by the lake to ponder the difficult decision she had to make about her future.
Question: What does the word "ponder" mean in the sentence above?
a) Ignore
b) Consider
c) Forget
d) Reflect
Consider
Their legs were jello after running the marathon
Metaphor
The turning point of the story. The highest point of suspense/excitement
Climax
This type of conflict is when the character is dealing with something internally.
Character vs. Self
This type of character is someone who is underdeveloped, and doesn't make too many appearances in the story.
Flat Character
The politician’s eloquent speech moved the audience and brought many to tears.
Question: What does the word "eloquent" mean in the sentence above?
a) Confusing
b) Persuasive
c) Short
d) Articulate
Articulate
Mr. Bradley went to the bakery and had a disgustingly delicious maple cream doughnut.
Oxymoron
Where we are introduced to the main conflict of the story.
Initial Incident
The main conflict of Transformers would be Character vs. ________ ?
Character vs. Technology
This character is someone who does not change throughout the entirety of the story.
Static Character
Climbing the mountain was an arduous task that required a lot of strength and determination.
Question: What does the word "arduous" mean in the sentence above?
a) Easy
b) Boring
c) Difficult
d) Tedious
Difficult
I drank so much pop that night I was burping for hours!
Onomatopoeia
The beginning of the story where characters and setting are introduced.
Exposition
The main conflict in the movie Ghostbusters is Character vs. ________ .
Character vs. Supernatural
This is the type of character who is well developed. We know the personality of the character, as well as their emotions.
Round Character
The tranquil garden was the perfect place for meditation and relaxation.
Question: What does the word "tranquil" mean in the sentence above?
a) Noisy
b) Peaceful
c) Crowded
d) Calm
Peaceful