Language Features
This is when an author compares two unlike things by using like or as.
Simile
When a character is directly speaking, an author uses these to indicate this.
Speech marks on both sides of the talking.
The theme is introduced in this part of the story
Resolution
His face was a sun; radiant, round and beautiful.
This is an example of what language feature?
Metaphor.
When someone directly speaks in a text, what is this called?
Dialogue
A novel is organised into shorter ________________ to tell the story.
Chapters.
The main character is introduced for the very first time. What part of the plot triangle is this?
Exposition
This is an example of what language feature?
Onomatopoeia
This is the overall message of the text/the lesson the author wants readers to learn.
Theme
When a story is narrated through the eyes of one character only, this is called ____________________
First person narration
The setting is introduced in this part of the plot triangle.
Exposition.
In literature, an apple is often used to represent ideas/concepts such as:
Health, teachers, temptation etc.
This is an example of what language feature?
Symbol.
What is it called when an author uses descriptive language to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind?
Imagery
When an author moves from the present tense of the scene in the novel to a time in the past, this is called what?
Flashback
The conflict of the story is introduced in this part of the plot triangle.
Rising action.
When an author makes it a point to repeatedly point out the way a character walks and the clothes that they wear, this is an example of what language feature?
Characterisation
What is it called when an author gives a non-human object human-like qualities?
Personification.
This is a short excerpt from the most exciting part of the story which previews what readers can expect. It sits before chapter 1 in the book. What is this called?
Prologue.
In a superhero movie, when the hero and the villain finally face off and fight, what is this called in terms of plot structure?
Climax.
This complex language feature can be defined as the difference between the way something looks, and the way it actually is.
Ex: The firehouse burned down. The fish drowned.
What is the language feature?
Irony.