Literary Terms
An exaggeation
Hyperbole
The part of the story where the main event happens or the most exciting part
Climax
A main message or idea that an author is trying to convey
Theme
Where do you pass in all of your papers?
Colored bin on the counter
A person, place, or thing
Noun
Compares two things using like or as
Simile
Characters and setting are introduced
Exposition/Beginning
The hero or "good guy" of the story
Protagonist
What do we do at the start of every class? (be specific)
Journals or reading for the first 10 minutes
A word that describes
Adjective
BAM, POW, WHACK are all examples of what?
Onomatopeia
Events that lead to the end of the story
Falling action
The villain or antihero
Antagonist
What is the policy about phones?
Off and away until okay
An action word
Verb
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of what?
Alliteration
The end of the story
Resolution
Details in a story that continuously build up and make you uncertain or anxious about what will happen
Suspense
What are some classroom expectations in here?
Respectful, turn in work on time, sign out AND in when going somewhere, be nice to one another, stay on task
Words that show emotion
Interjection
Giving human characteristics to something inhuman
Personification
Rising action
A problem or struggle in a story
Conflict
Name five of my favorite movies
Any on the wall
Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
Adverb