Literary Elements and Elements of Drama
What is dialogue?
Dialogue consists of the words characters say to one another.
What is a simile?
A simile compares two things using the words like or as.
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
What is a common noun?
A noun that names a person, place, idea, or thing.
What is an action verb?
An action verb shows what the subject does, did, or will do.
What is theme?
The theme of a text is the main message or lesson the author wants readers to know.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares two things WITHOUT using the words like or as.
What do prefixes pre- and fore- mean?
Before
What is a proper noun?
A noun that names a particular person, place, idea, or thing.
What is a linking verb?
A linking verb connects the subject of the sentence to the predicate or object.
What are literary elements?
Characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution, events
What is a hyperbole?
A hyperbole is an exaggeration.
What does the prefix post- mean?
Identify which nouns are proper nouns and should be capitalized:
My friend emily participates in the special olympics.
My friend Emily participates in the Special Olympics.
Identify the action verb or linking verb in the sentence:
The tree kangaroo jumped from the branch.
Action verb = jumped
Linking verb = from
What are elements of drama?
Scenes, acts, characters, dialogue, setting, stage directions, script
Personification gives human characteristics to an object or animal.
What do prefixes un-, non-, dis- mean?
Not
Identify which nouns are proper nouns and should be capitalized:
Students at columbia university often coach after-school sports teams in the bedford public schools.
Students at Columbia University often coach after-school sports teams in the Bedford Public Schools.
What is a main verb? AND
What is a helping verb?
Main verbs tell what the subject is thinking or doing.
Helping verbs come before the main verb and add detail.
What are the stages of a story structure?
1. Rising action
2. Climax
3. Falling action
4. Resolution
What is an adage/proverb?
An adage or proverb is a short, common statement that expresses a general truth or gives advice.
If something is unappealing, what does that mean? (/It is what?)
It is NOT appealing.
Is the name of an organization a common or proper noun, and should it be capitalized?
The name of an organization is a proper noun. It SHOULD be capitalized.
Identify the main and helping verbs in the sentence:
We will release Tess back into the wild.
Main verb = release
Helping verb = will