Figurative Language
A word or phrase that doesn't mean what the words actually say.
What is an idiom?
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point, what happens in the middle of the story.
Uses the pronouns I, me, my
First Person Point of view
The words that the actors speak are known as what?
Dialogue
this prefix means beneath, below, or less than
Under-
What does piece of cake mean?
That something is very easy.
What is the part of the story that introduces the characters and conflict?
The rising action
Uses the pronouns He, She, They, Them, Him, Her
Third Person Point of view
The list of characters at the beginning of a script is the
Cast of Characters
this prefix means too much, or above
Over-
Amanda told Brianna that she could have her favorite Pokemon card when pigs fly. What does Amanda mean?
That Brianna will never get her favorite Pokemon card.
What is the part of the story that comes after the climax, when the problem is being solved?
The Falling Action
What is the difference in a firsthand and secondhand account?
A firsthand account is told by someone who actually experienced that event.
A secondhand account is told by someone who did not experience the event but learned about it through others.
The "chapters" of a play are called the
Acts
The chicken was still raw it was ________
undercooked
Give me an idiom that represents someone feeling sad.
They were feeling blue.
A sudden storm hit the quiet mountain village. Rain lashed down on the cobblestone streets and dark, slate-roofed houses. Inside the inn, locals gathered by the roaring fire, sharing stories as the thunder cracked overhead.
What is the setting?
A quiet mountain village.
My shoes touched the cold, hard sand. The boat journey was finally done! This new land is huge and quiet. We will build houses here.
Firsthand or secondhand?
Firsthand
The words or phrases that give the actors instructions on what to do.
Stage Directions
The cup was brimming with water it was about to _______.
Overflow
Give me an idiom to show that it is raining really hard outside.
It is raining cats and dogs.
Name 3 Characters from Rent Party Jazz.
Sonny, Mama, Smilin' Jack
The settlers stepped onto the beach. The Pilgrims had a hard trip, but were very happy to finally stand on solid, new ground at Plymouth.
First or secondhand account?
Secondhand
Each time a scene changes what also changes?
The setting
What does the word overjoyed mean?
to be extremely happy