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Literary Terms
Tangerine
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Figurative Language
Parts of a Plot Diagram
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the events that make up a story

plot

100

How did Paul actually lose his eye sight?

His crazy brother sprayed him in the eyes with spray paint.

100

The emotions the author wants us to feel as we read a story is the ________________ of the story.

mood

100

"I caught a fish that had to be 5 feet long!" Dad boasted.  This is an example of which literary device?

hyperbole

100

What part of the plot is the turning point/most exciting part of the story?

climax

200
For Tangerine, this is Floriday in the 70s/80s

setting

200

What is one possible theme for Tangerine?

The truth always comes out.

The truth will set you free.

Teammates are like family.

Loyalty is valuable.

200

What is the connection between Antione and Shandra in Tangerine?

They are siblings.

200

He was as sweet as pie because he wanted his mom to buy him something. This is an example of a

simile

200

The part of the story that builds up to the most exciting moment(s)

rising action

300

Character vs. character, character vs. nature, etc are all examples of

conflict

300

an object that stands for a bigger idea in a story 

In Tangerine -- Paul's goggles are one of these . . .

symbol

300

What point of view is Tangerine written in?

1st person

300

Stop being a wet blanket.  This a 

metaphor

300
What is the falling action of a story?

The parts directly after the most exciting part/turning point

400

Be careful what you wish for is an example of a lesson an author might teach through a story.  These lessons are also called:

themes

400
What is the genre of Tangerine?

fiction/ realistic fiction

400

Who is the protagonist of Tangerine?

Paul

400

The fog hugged the edge of the shoreline, making it hard to see.  This is an example of

personification

400
the ending/wrap up of a story

resolution

500

When an author brings back the details of a scene from the past, he/she is using a _________________.

flashback

500

What is an antagonist?  Who is the antagonist in Tangerine?

An antagonist is a villian.

Erik is the main villian -- but Arthur is one, too.

500

What is a recurring event for Paul in Tangerine?

flashbacks, hazy memories

500

   What type of conflict is the muck fire that the Fishers and their neighbors deal with?

Character vs. Nature

500

What is the exposition portion of the plot?

the introduction of setting, characters, etc. . .