Plot
The pivotal moment that changes everything in the story.
What is the climax?
"Literal" and "Figurative" are the two main types of this literary device.
What is Imagery?
This literary device is used when assigning value and meaning to an object.
What is symbolism?
The entire story revolves around this character.
Who is the protagonist?
This literary device is a comparison using "like" or "as."
What is a simile?
This is the beginning of the story and usually introduces the setting and most main characters.
What is the exposition?
This is the type of imagery that uses the five senses to describe something literally to the reader.
What is literal imagery?
True or False:
Words, colors, images, and actions can also be symbols.
True
This is the character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.
Who is the antagonist?
This literary device is used by authors when they want to give clues to what is coming and set a tone.
What is foreshadowing?
The ending point.
What is the resolution?
This type of imagery employs devices such as metaphor, simile, and hyperbole to paint a picture.
What is figurative imagery?
This object, often exchanged at weddings, can symbolize commitment.
What is a wedding ring?
This type of minor character changes throughout the story.
Who is a dynamic character?
This literary device is an obvious exaggeration.
What is hyperbole?
The event that spurs everything into motion.
What is the conflict or inciting incident?
"The dog had long brown hair" is an example of this type of imagery.
What is literal imagery?
This type of character is the opposite of a flat character because they have many characteristics.
Who is a round character?
This literary device is a widely-known saying.
What is an idiom?
Action(s) that slowly change the fictional world and build to the climax.
What is rising action?
"The child sang like an angel" is an example of this type of imagery.
What is figurative imagery?
"Symbolism" is different than "personification" because "personification" means assigning these characteristics to an object.
What are human or personality characteristics?
This character is the exact opposite of the protagonist and is meant to highlight the protagonist's characteristics.
Who is the foil? Think of Woody and Buzz!
This literary device describes the reference to well known person, story or historical event.
What is allusion?