Figurative Language
A comparison of two things using the words like or as
What is a simile?
The part of the story when any loose ends are tied and the conflict begins to resolve.
What is Falling Action?
Replaces a noun. Examples: you, he, she
What is a pronoun?
Prefix that means not or the opposite.
What are un-, in-, im-, ir-, ill-, non-?
A context clue type that has the same meaning in the sentence.
What is a synonym?
When an object is given human qualities
What is personification?
The part of the story when the problem is resolved and the story ends.
What is Resolution?
Describes (modifies) a verb, adjective, and another like it. Examples: silently, merrily, really
What is an adverb?
Prefix that means in, into, or within.
What are en-, em-, or in-, or im-?
A context clue type that is the meaning of the word.
What is a definition?
A common saying with a meaning completely different from its dictionary meaning
What is an idiom?
The part of the story where events and action move the story along and the problem begins to build.
What is Rising Action?
Links a noun to another word; shows the relationship between a noun, a pronoun, or another word in the sentence.
What is a preposition?
Suffix that means the state of.
What are -ness, -ity, -ty, or -ship?
A context clue type that infers about the word based on the text.
What is an inference?
A word that sounds like the sound it names.
What is onomatopoeia?
The part of the story where background information and introduction are presented. Also the characters, setting, and main conflict are introduced.
What is Exposition?
Joins clauses or sentences and words.
What is a conjunction?
Suffix which means possessing the qualities of.
What is -ous?
A context clue type that means the opposite of the word.
What is an antonym?
An extreme exaggeration.
What is a hyperbole?
The turning point of the story. The action of the story builds and the main conflict must be faced.
What is the Climax?
Words that express emotion from the speaker; shows excitement or emotion.
What is an interjection?
Suffix that means the adjective form of a noun.
What is -ive?
Fill in the blanks.
A clue that __________ readers use to find the meaning of _________ words.
What are good and unknown?