Literary Terms
A reference made to something an author ASSUMES you know; "Einstein", etc.
ALLUSION
Ponyboy, Darry, Dally
The Outsiders
"Stay Gold, Ponyboy"
Johnny
All 5 steps in plot
E
RA
C
FA
Res
What temp does water boil?
100. (Or 212)
Reptition of a phrase for effect;
I know I am grumpy, I know I am tired, I know I am ready to be done
ANAPHORA
Rodeo, Lester, Salvador
Coyote Sunrise
"There is so much happiness in the world. There is so much sadness in the world. There is so MUCH in the world."
Coyote
Where is the climax in The Outsiders?
Rumble into deaths
PRIMARY colors
Red, Yellow, Blue
"No one goes there because it is so crowded"
PARADOX
Griffin, Eric, David
Bystander
"You idiot. You think he's after me."
David
What should be the longest part of plot?
Rising Action
First 3 elements on periodic table
Hydrogen
Helium
Lithium
Repetition of VOWEL sounds in consecutive words
ASSONANCE
Cole and Peter
Spirit Bear
"Anger is a memory never forgotten. You can only tame it."
What is the resolution in Striped Pajamas?
When Bruno's father realizes what happens and is taken away
5 biggest cities in USA
NYC
LA
HOUSTON
PHOENIX
CHICAGO
A more polite way to say something that could be considered rude
EUPHEMISM
Ken and Terry
Lifeboat 12
"We're not supposed to be friends, you and me."
Bruno
What is learned in a book's exposition?
Characters
Setting
Beginning of conflict
Name 6 teachers leaving Baxter next year:
Brummel, Schneider, Wisniowski, Ms. Jules, Cross, Foarde, Brown, Ms. A, Teeselink