Define
Series of events in a story
Metaphor
Comparing 2 unlike things
"Her heart is gold"
Protagonist / Antagonist
Protagonist - main character "good guy"
Antagonist - main character against the protagonist "bag guy"
A subjective statement
Something based off of opinions, or personal beliefs
"The best subject in school is ELA"
Flashback
Author talking about the past
Character
Person/animal in a story
Simile
" He walked in as quiet as a mouse"
Simile / Metaphor
Simile- comparing 2 unlike things using like or as
Metaphor- comparing 2 unlike things
An objective statement
Something based off of facts
"Albany is the capital of New York State"
Point of View
Dialogue
Conversation between characters in a story
Hyperbole
Over exaggeration
"Im so hungry I could eat a cow"
Conflict / Resolution
Conflict- the main problem in a story
Resolution - the solution to the problem or conflict
Personification
Giving non humans, human like qualities
"The snowflakes danced on the ground"
Personification
Giving non humans, human like qualities
Imagery
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
"Hungry hippos have hot hashbrowns"
Mood / Tone
Mood- feeling created by the reader
Tone- authors feelings about the subject
Imagery
"The lady had long, straight blonde hair and wore a short red dress with black heels. She smelled of roses."
Using same word or phrase over and over again
Setting
Time and place the story takes place
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate sounds
"BANG, POP, CRACKLE"
Subjective / Objective
Subjective- based on opinions, personal feelings and beliefs
Objective- based on facts
Conflict and resolution
Main problem in a story and the solution to that problem.
Conflict- I don't know a lot of the material for my math test this week.
Solution- I will review my notes, create a study guide, and look over it every day before the test.
Conflict
Major problem in a story by opposing forces