Figurative Language 1
Define personification.
Giving nonhuman things human qualities.
This sentence contains an example of what: "The pressure cooker was opened. 'BOOM!' Smoke and steam filled the room.
Onomatopoeia
Define a 1st person point of view.
A story written from the perspective of a character in the story (e.g. “I turned to face the dragon”).
Define a 3rd person point of view.
A story told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator who is outside the story (e.g. “They turned to face the dragon”).
Define theme.
The lesson, message, or big idea of a story.
This sentence is an example of what: "Pumpkin spice is like a poison to the mind."
Simile
What is this sentence an example of: The smile was a mask.
Metaphor.
In a book, the person telling the story is called....
narrator
The things a writer does to show what kind of person a character is. This may be shown in things the character says, does, or thinks.
Give me an example of a man v man conflict.
two guys fighting?
Define figurative language.
Language used in a way that does not match its dictionary definition or literal meaning.
What is the definition of a cliche.
A phrase used so often it has lost it's power.
Define a parable.
A story told to illustrate some sort of moral lesson
Define a protagonist and antagonist. Part 2: Can a protagonist be bad?
The main character of a story; whoever or whatever is preventing the protagonist from reaching their goal. The protagonist can be good or bad.
Give me an example of man vs nature.
saving someone from forest fire.
"Whatever floats your boat" is an example of what?
Idiom.
In the context of laughter. "I'm literally crying" is an example of what?
Hyperbole.
The feeling we get of the writer's opinion or attitude toward something:
Tone
This sentence is an example of what; “I stood in line amidst the greasy air, hearing the sizzle of conversation and smelling the salty odor of sweat”
Sensory Imagery
Give me an example of man vs society.
Jonas leaving the community in Giver
Define Dramatic Irony.
When the audience knows more than the characters in a story
Define alliteration. After, you have 15 seconds to give me an example.
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a sentence.
"the mockingjay in Hunger Games representing freedom and fighting against tyranny" is an example of....
symbol/symbolism
Tell me the 5 main points in a typical plot structure. Then, put them in order.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
Define conflict. Then, give me an example of man v self.
The problems a character faces in the story. Inner struggles.