What's the opposite?
in
out
love
hate
Exaggeration
It's taking forever to connect.
Hyperbole
School starts at 8:40 AM.
fact
The time and place in which the story occurs
setting
absent
present
interesting
boring
Compares using "like" or "as"
Light as a feather
Fits like a glove
simile
School starts way too early.
opinion ("early")
The individuals (people, animals, or creatures) in the story
characters
enemy
friend
coward
hero
Compares without "like" or "as"
The classroom is a zoo.
metaphor
Education is important.
opinion ("important")
the sequence of events that make up the story
plot
aincient
modern
foolish
wise
Giving human qualities to non-human objects
This waves danced across the water.
personification
We will never go back to using real books in school.
opinion (uses "never")
The central struggle or problem between opposing forces that creates tension.
conflict
import
export
proud
humble
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses
The buttery flavor melts in your mouth.
imagery
America is the richest country.
opinion (define "richest")
The author's attitude towards the subject and the language used to express it.
tone