Genres
What is a made-up story called?
Fiction
Identify the device: "The storm clouds gathered, hinting at the impending chaos."
Foreshadowing
Identify the figurative language: "The classroom was a zoo."
Metaphor
Identify the character type: The character who opposes the hero in a story.
Antagonist
What are the two names for the plot element that begins the story?
Exposition or Introduction
Name the subgenre of fiction that includes magical elements and strange settings.
Fantasy
Identify the device: "The old tree groaned as the wind blew through its branches."
Personification
Identify the figurative language: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Hyperbole
Identify the character type: The main character who faces challenges.
Protagonist
Identify the plot element: "At the beginning of the story, the hero discovers a hidden treasure map."
Exposition/Introduction
Identify the subgenre: A story about a group of friends exploring a lost cave.
Adventure
Identify the device: "As Sarah walked into the old house, she remembered her childhood."
Flashback
Identify the figurative language: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
True or False: A character wearing a pink shirt one day is an external trait?
False
Identify the plot element: The moment when the main conflict reaches its peak.
Climax
Identify the genre: A book about the life of a famous scientist written by the scientist themselves.
Autobiography
Identify the device: The feeling of suspense and excitement while reading a horror novel.
Mood
Identify the figurative language: "The raindrops danced on the window."
Personification
Identify the character type: "Harry Potter, who faces many challenges and grows throughout his journey."
Protagonist
Identify the plot element: "After the hero defeats the villain, the characters begin to return to their normal lives."
Falling Action
What type of writing includes opinions supported by facts?
Persuasive
Identify the device: "The dove is a symbol of peace."
Symbolism
Identify the figurative language: "The clock ticked loudly in the silence."
Onomatopoeia
Identify the character based on the description: "The wicked stepmother who tries to keep Cinderella from the ball."
Antagonist
Identify the plot element: The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved
Resolution