Figurative Language
An extreme exaggeration
Hyperbole
a person, place, thing, or idea
noun
a word that means the opposite of another word
antonym
the most exciting part of the story
Climax
how the author feels about the subject
tone
The comparison of two unlike things using like or as
Simile
an action word
verb
synonym
the events leading up to the climax
rising action
how the reader feels when reading
mood
personification
a word that describes a noun
adjective
a group of letters that are placed before a base or root word to change its meaning
prefix
the introduction the characters, setting, and conflict
exposition
when the author gives clues about what will happen in the story
foreshadowing
the use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal meaning, usually for humor or sarcasm
Irony
a word the describes a verb
adverb
a group of letters placed at the end of a root word to its meaning
suffix
the events after the climax
falling action
when the author takes you back in time to give more information
flashback
an implied or direct reference to a familiar person, place, or event
Allusion
a word that is used to combine thoughts or sentences (FANBOYS)
conjunctions
using information from the sentences to help define a word or understand better
context clues
the end of the story, where the solution to the conflict happens
resolution
the message the author is giving the readers
theme