Figurative Language & Poetic Devices
_______ and ________ are both types of comparisons. The difference is that a _______ uses the words "like" or "as" to compare two things.
Metaphor & Simile
Simile
A character who causes a change in another character and/or drives the plot of the story is called a ______.
Catalyst
The only type of internal conflict is called _____.
Character V. Self
What is the difference between third person omniscient and third person limited point of view?
Third person omniscient means "all knowing," meaning we know the thoughts and feelings of all/multiple characters. Third person limited gives the reader access to only one character's thoughts and feelings.
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
A. I ate so much pizza that my stomach exploded.
B. I heard a loud silence when I entered the room.
C. The boom from the fireworks scared my dog.
D. I read the example over and over and over and over again.
B. I heard a loud silence when I entered the room.
When the same sound is repeated at the beginning of consecutive words, this is called ______.
Alliteration
A _______ character is a character that remains the same throughout the course of a story.
A _________ is a character that changes.
DOUBLE POINTS
Static
Dynamic
This type of conflict is often seen in dystopian works because it showcases a character protesting or fighting against injustices in the world. They may be fighting against government policies and laws or social issues.
Character V. Society
I watched her walk away, her red scarf fluttering in the wind. I wanted to call out, but my throat tightened. She didn’t look back.
How does using this point of view affect the reader’s experience?
a) It makes the narrator unreliable
b) It reveals multiple characters’ thoughts
c) It gives intimate access to one character’s emotions
d) It distances the reader from the action
C. It gives intimate access to one character's emotions
______ is when an item represents a bigger idea.
Symbolism
When we give inanimate objects or ideas qualities of a human, this is called ______.
personification
This type of character is very different from the protagonist. The contrast between the two help to highlight the protagonist's traits.
Foil
This type of rhetorical appeal appeals to logic and reason. It uses facts and statistics to persuade the audience.
When a character says the direct opposite of what they mean, this is called ______ irony.
Verbal
A _______ is a character that the protagonist confides in. They are often the side-kick or best friend.
Confidant
A. Personification
B. Hyperbole
C. Idiom
D. Metaphor
C. Idiom --> An everyday phrase that does not mean what it literally says.
This character type is the conscience of the protagonist. They often give advice and help the main character to learn the lessons. They contribute to developing the theme of a text.
Mentor
Which type of rhetorical appeal uses emotion (typically pity, sadness, or fear) to persuade the audience?
Pathos
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected, this is called _______ irony.
Situational
What is the difference between theme and central idea?
DOUBLE POINTS
A reference to a well-known person, event, or work is called an _________.
Allusion
What is the difference between a round character and a flat character?
A round character is a character with a lot of depth. They have many personality traits, some conflicting each other. They are intended to represent true humanity. A flat character is a character that is very surface level. We don't know a lot about them and they tend to play a very stereotypical role.
As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I can assure you this treatment is safe and effective.
The above example is an example of:
A. Pathos
B. Logos
C. Ethos
D. Both C & D
C. Ethos
Even though we have a number in this example, it is not a statistic about the product. The statistic/number only enhances the credibility of the doctor.
This type of irony is used to build suspense and humor most often, because the audience knows information that the characters do not.
Dramatic
A _______ conflict could be two people physically fighting, two people in a verbal argument, or when there is simply tension between two characters.
Character V. Character