Elements #1
An imaginative comparison between two unlike things in which one item is said to "like," "as," or "than," the other.
What is a simile?
A comparison between two unlike things using the words LIKE or AS.
What is a Simile?
Atmosphere of a story or how it makes you feel.
What is mood?
"This book on anti-gravity is so compelling, I can't put it down!" This is an example of?
What is a pun?
This part of the storyline is where the conflict is developed and most of the action takes place.
What is rising action?
The point of view in the story; only knows their thoughts; more personal and emotional (I, me, my)
What is 1st person?
A statement or a situation where an author represents something as less than what it is.
What is an understatement?
This describes characters in a text.
What is characterization?
At the end of Romeo and Juliet Romeo notices how "alive" Juliet looks, but thinks she is dead. We, the audience, know the truth. This is an example of...?
What is DRAMATIC IRONY?
A character that is the "hero" character and also one that is "fully developed." You need BOTH answers to get the full credit.
What is a protagonist and a round character?
The message in a piece of writing.
What is theme?
The audience knows more then the characters in the story.
What is dramatic irony?
"The flaky crust of my grandmother's warm, apple and cinnamon-scented pie makes my mouth water and my nose tingle." This is an example of which THREE types of imagery? (There are more than three, but you just need to identify three)
What is imagery, diction, characterization, internal conflict, tone/mood?
"The cafeteria is a jungle. Wild animals scramble for food. Grunting wild boars they stampede to the line. When they finish they clean their paws and return to their dens."
What is an example of an extended metaphor? (I will accept just metaphor at this point in the school year.)
The point of view told from the perspective of someone who knows all thoughts of all characters.
What is 3rd person omniscient?
Difference between what's expected to happen & what actually happens
What is situational irony?
"passed away" (died)
"vertically challenged" (short)
"the company is downsizing" (being fired)
What is a euphemism?
This is the latter part of the plot where the final outcome is yet to be determined, but the emotional high point has been reached.
What is falling action?
Something said or written that is intended to refer to another thing. It could be historical, literary, cultural, religious, or political.
What is an allusion?
A statement that says one thing, but really means the opposite.
What is verbal irony?
Read the following line from Edgar Allen Poe, then explain what three literary devices is he using. Example: "..dull, dark, and soundless day." Identify three literary elements or devices.
1. Sound and sight imagery
2. Alliteration
3. Diction
4. Tone/Mood