Punctuation
Indicates possession, or that letters have been left out
apostrophe
This literary device compares two things using "like" or "as"
simile
In what classic work of children's literature do the characters Mike, Veruca, Violet, Augustus, and Charlie get a tour of a candy manufacturing facility?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The most exciting or turning point in a story
climax
Comes after a complete sentence to introduce a list, quote or definition
colon
What is the term for a direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
metaphor
In this short story Mary gets the last laugh when she watches the police officers enjoying dinner.
"Lamb to the Slaughter"
first person and third person refer to the _________ of a story
poin of view/ narration
Separates two main clauses that are closely related to each other, but could stand on their own as sentences
semi-colon
This literary device gives human qualities to non-human things
personification
S.E. Hinton's novel later turned into a film feaures two rival gangs: The Greasers and the Socs
The Outsiders
When objects represent ideas
symbolism
Three dots that indicates that one or more words are missing
ellipsis
This device is an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
hyperbole
This story is set in the magical land of Narnia
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
This is the central idea of message in a text
theme