Sound Devices
Which sound device refers to the use of words that imitate or mimic the natural sounds of things?
Example: 'buzz', 'clang', 'gulped', 'sizzle'.
Onomatopoeia
This is the main character or hero of a story.
Protagonist
What refers to the way the author feels toward the subject?
Tone
What refers to the literal dictionary definition of a word?
Denotative Meaning
This is the series of events that build tension before the climax.
Rising Action
'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' is as example of what sound device?
Alliteration
The time and place where a story happens.
Setting.
What refers to the emotional response the reader gets from the story?
Mood
What refers to the emotional or implied meaning of a word?
Connotative Meaning
This part of the plot introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.
Exposition
'I think I like the pink kite' is an example of what sound device?
Consonance
Name the three basic parts of a plot.
Beginning, Middle, End
Give an example of a formal tone.
serious, respectful, or professional language
Describe the denotative and connotative meaning of rumble.
Denotative Meaning- deep, continuous, and often muffled sound.
Connotative Meaning- impending trouble or tension, power or force, a fight or confrontation
This is the most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
Explain the difference between alliteration and consonance.
Alliteration- Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words. Always at the beginning.
Consonance - Repetition of consonant sounds anywhere in the words — middle, or end.
This element teaches the life lesson or main idea of the story.
List the three main purposes of writing.
to Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
The rumors quickly spread around the school, making everyone upset.
What is the connotative meaning of rumors?
Hurtful or untrue gossip that causes trouble or bad feelings.
This part of the plot shows events after the climax that lead toward the resolution.
Falling Action
What sound device refers to the repetition of similar vowel sounds in nearby words?
Provide two types of conflict.
Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Supernatural, Man vs. Technology
Explain the difference between tone and mood.
Tone is the author’s attitude; mood is the reader’s emotional response.
A flood of homework kept me busy all weekend.
What is the connotative meaning of flood?
A large amount of something happening at once
What is the other name of resolution?
a. denouement
b. denouoment
c. denuoement
A. denouement