Figurative Language Examples
Figurative Language Definitions
Plot
Literary Elements
Archetypes
100

"Fast as lightning" 

Similie

100

Comparing two things using "like" or "as"

Similie

100

Most exciting part of the story (often the turning point)

Climax

100

Big message or life lesson in the story

theme

100

King Arthur, Percy Jackson

Hero/Chosen One

200

"He is a pig."

Metaphor

200

Comparing two different things

Metaphor

200

Background and setting 

Exposition

200

struggle between characters in a story

conflict

200

Gandalf, Obi-Wan Kenobi

Mentor

300

"The ice cream was begging to be eaten!"

Personification 

300

Same letter or sound occurring at the beginning of words

Alliteration

300

Includes events leading up to the main problem or conflict

Rising Action

300

series of events that take place in a story

plot

300

Mrs. Weasley, Fairy Godmother

Caregiver

400

"She sells seashells."

Alliteration

400

A sound written as a word

Onomatopoeia

400

When the character work to solve the problem or conflict

Falling Action

400
The main character with the problem needing to be solved

Protagonist 

400

Nemo, Luna Lovegood

Innocent 

500

"Woof!"

Onomatopoeia 

500

A saying exaggerated beyond belief to make a point

Hyperbole

500

Conclusion of the story that reveals the solution to the problem or conflict

Resolution

500

Main character's enemy, usually the villain

antagonist 

500

Ron & Hermione, Robin

Sidekick