Figures of speech
What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as."
What is chronological order?
The arrangement of events in the order they occur
What is the exposition of a story?
The introduction that sets up the characters and setting.
What is internal conflict?
A struggle within a character's mind.
Give an example of personification
The wind whispered through the trees
Name a text structure that compares and contrasts two subjects
Compare and contrast structure.
What happens during the rising action?
Events that build tension and lead up to the climax.
Define external conflict.
A struggle between a character and an outside force.
What is hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.
What is cause and effect?
A text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event causes another.
Define climax.
The turning point or most intense moment in a story.
Name the four types of external conflict.
Man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. technology.
Define metaphor.
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
Define problem and solution structure
A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions
What is falling action?
The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.
What is man vs. self conflict?
A character's struggle with their own beliefs or emotions.
What is alliteration
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words
What is description structure?
A text structure that provides details about a topic, using sensory language.
What is the resolution?
The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.
Provide an example of man vs. society conflict.
A character fighting against unjust laws or social norms.