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Literary Terms I
Literary Terms II
Point of View
Miscellaneous
100
What is Tone?
The author's attitude toward a subject/topic
100
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"
100
What point of view uses the pronoun "I" or "we"
first person
100
What is conflict ?
A struggle between two opposing forces (protagonist and antagonist)
200
What is mood?
The feeling the reader gets from the story.
200
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two things.
200
Which point of view uses the pronoun "you" or "you"
second person
200
List the 5 elements of Plot
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
300
What is Plot?
The story-line
300
What is imagery?
Language that appeals to our senses (sight, taste, sound, touch, smell)
300
Which point of view uses the pronoun "he" "she" or "they"
third person
300
We can use the STEAL method to help assign character traits to characters in a story. What is the STEAL method?
Speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, looks
400
What is Setting?
Where/ when the story takes place.
400
What is theme?
The lesson, moral, or message of a story
400
Which POV? Mary spoke to Ms. Smith about the preparations for the party. She asked me if I'd be able to help, but I had to do my homework.
first
400
What is an objective tone?
Fact based- neutral
500
What is characterization?
The art of creating a character/describing a character
500
What is main idea?
What the story is MOSTLY about
500
You should always look both ways before you cross the street. First, look left. Then you should look right. You should only cross the street when you are certain that the road is clear.
second