Plot Diagram
This is the tensest, most dramatic part of the story. After this moment, everything changes.
The climax
The world is my oyster!
Metaphor
As a former mayor of this city, I believe we can solve this crisis if we band together.
Ethos/ Credibility
There are a lot of interesting facts about leopards, my sister began.
"There are a lot of interesting facts about leopards," my sister began.
It was many and many a year ago, / In a kingdom by the sea, / That a maiden there lived whom you may know/ By the name of _______________.
Annabel Lee
The conflict has been introduced and the plot is moving forward.
Rising Action
I’ve told you a million times to clean your room!
Hyperbole
All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.
Logos/ Logic
Hello! said the squirrel. Got any nuts?
"Hello!" said the squirrel. "Got any nuts?"
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt; Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
Casey at the Bat
Everything is wrapped up-- the main conflict has been solved.
Resolution
The Sea lashed out in anger at the ships, unwilling to tolerate another battle.
Personification
Don't be the last person on the block to have their lawn treated — you don't want to be the laughing stock of your community!
Pathos/ Emotion
Anne Frank reminded us that whoever is happy will make others happy too.
Anne Frank reminded us that “whoever is happy will make others happy too.”
"I am a very poor man,'' he sobbed. "I never had spirit enough to run out into the middle of the room. H'sh! I musn't tell you anything. Can't you hear, Rikki?"
Rikki Tikki Tavi
Establishes the setting and characters.
Exposition
We were wide-eyed and wondering while we wait for others to waken.
Alliteration
The data is perfectly clear: This investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas.
Logos/ Logic
Charisma is more often referred to as rizz by today's youth.
Charisma is more often referred to as "rizz" by today's youth.
I do not know you, and have nothing to forgive you for!
The Three Questions
The issue or problem the main characters have to overcome (Ex. Person Vs. Supernatural, Person Vs. Person)
The burning wood crackled in the fireplace.
Onomatopoeia
I'm not just invested in this community — I love every building, every business, every hard-working member of this town.
Pathos/ Emotion
My last boss used to always say, You sell more before lunch than the others sell in a week, Amira mentioned in her job interview.
“My last boss used to always say, ‘You sell more before lunch than the others sell in a week,’” Amira mentioned in her job interview.
Stupid people are dangerous.
The Hunger Games