Figures of Speech
The Ever Important Plot
Define Me
What Literary Element Am I?
Correct This Sentence
100
Language or expressions that are not literally true but epress some truth beyond the literal level.
What is Figurative Language
100
A sequence of events in a narrative work.
What is Plot
100
What is a paraphrase?
A re-worded version of the original text for clarity.
100
I'm sorry I have to run, but I've got to get my ducks in a row.
Idiom
100
The twins, Molly and Max, asked at the same time, Mom, when can we go to the park?
The twins, Molly and Max, asked at the same time, "Mom, when can we go to the park?"
200
A figure of speech in which an animal, object, force of nature, or idea is given human qualities or characteristics.
What is Personification.
200
The point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in a narrative. Sometimes called the turing point.
What is the Climax
200
What is a critique? AND how is it different from a summary.
A critique contains an opinion. It is different from a summary because a summary only focuses on retelling the main points.
200
The houses were glued together and looked anxious among the peaceful street.
Personification
200
Jan asked Did the teacher say your homework is due Friday?
Jan asked, "Did the teacher say your homework is due Friday?"
300
A figure of speech that compares two or more things that have something in common. Implies the comparison instead of directly stating it--does not use like or as.
What is Metaphor
300
The part of a plot that concludes the falling action by revealing or suggesting the outcome of the conflict.
What is the Resolution
300
What is a Hyperbole?
An extreme Exaggeration
300
Justice is blind and, at times, deaf.
Personification
300
I went to the store with Josie, my aunt, on Saturday; and we bought all of our Christmas gifts.
I went to the store with Josie, my aunt, on Saturday; we bought all of our Christmas gifts. OR I went to the store with Josie, my aunt, on Saturday, and we bought all of our Christmas gifts.
400
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.
What is Hyperbole
400
An author's introduciton of the characters, setting, and situation at the beginning of a story, novel, or play
What is the Exposition
400
What are the three different types of author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform or Entertain
400
Her hair was the rope he wanted to climb.
Metaphor
400
Students who lack ambition often fall behind at the end of the semester.
Students, who lack ambition, often fall behind at the end of the semester.
500
A figure of speech using like or as to compare seemingly unlike things.
What is Simile
500
These are the five stages of the plot diagram (in order)
What are Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
500
What is a Thesis?
The author's argument or stance on the topic. It should define what the author will talk about.
500
Murder with knives is very messy, and I suggest not taking a stab at it.
Pun
500
My father and me always liked to play Quake 3 Arena together.
My father and I always liked to play Quake 3 Arena together.