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Plot Pyramid!
Figurative Language
Writing
Literature
Literary Devices
100
A struggle or problem in the story; can be external or internal.
What is conflict?
100
Occurs when a character says the opposite of what they actually mean/think/feel
What is verbal irony?
100
Writing with a purpose to EXPLAIN
What is expository writing?
100
The message the author wants the reader to think about or remember. REMEMBER- this is general, not specific
What is the theme?
100
A person, place, or object, or entity that stands for a BIGGER idea beyond itself (figurative or abstract)
What is a symbol (symbolism)?
200
The beginning of a story that gives the reader information needed to understand (characters introduced, setting described, conflict begins)
What is the exposition?
200
A comparison of two unlike things using like or as
What is a simile?
200
Writing with the purpose to convey a story, including characters, a plot, and figurative language.
What is narrative writing?
200
The author’s attitude or feelings toward the subject of the work
What is the tone?
200
Something that seems unbelievable or contradictory, but somehow turns out to be true
What is a paradox?
300
The point of greatest excitement, interest or suspense in a story
What is the climax?
300
Giving human traits or characteristics to a non-human animal, object or idea
What is personification?
300
Opinions that are not supported
What is unsubstantiated?
300
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story. This helps create suspense.
What is foreshadowing?
300
A type of verbal irony that is meant to be mean or rude
What is sarcasm?
400
The end of a story when the main conflict is resolve and loose ends are tied up
What is the resolution?
400
An unrealistic exaggeration, usually in size or amount
What is hyperbole?
400
Can be verified though testing, observation and measurement. True 100% of the time.
What is a fact?
400
A character that has many dimensions, complex, and full developed. The reader has a deep understanding of who this character is.
What is a round character?
400
Occurs when a situation turns out to be the opposite of what is expected
What is situational irony?
500
The part of the story between the beginning and the turning point. Complications arise as the story moves toward the climax.
What is the rising action?
500
Occurs when the audience knows about something in the story that the characters do not
What is dramatic irony?
500
Detailed descriptions that the reader can visualize (appeal to the senses). The descriptions can be literal or figurative.
What is imagery?
500
A character who is the opposite of another character in action, thoughts or personality in order to draw attention/highlight differences
What is a character foil?
500
An interruption in the story to jump back into the past (events that occurred before the main part of the plot)
What is a flashback?