Figurative Langauge
What is personification?
Giving something non human, human characteristics
Name three Pronouns used in 1st person POV
I, Me, My, Our, Us
To persuade, to inform, to entertain
What is plot
the beginning, middle, and end of a story
What is a character trait
a way to describe a character
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: The cat's fur was fuzzy and fire-red.
Alliteration
Name Three pronouns used in 3rd person POV
He, She, They, Them
What is the main purpose of an author who wants to persuade?
To convince the reader of something
Which part of a story's plot introduces the characters and setting?
exposition
Give an example of a positive character trait.
answers vary
What does "barked" represent in the sentence "The dog barked loudly"?
Onomatopoeia
What type of POV would an autobiography be written in?
1st person
What is the purpose of a television commercial
to persuade
What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?
to build suspense, give information
How can you find out a character's traits?
By observing their actions, words, and thoughts.
"She was as busy as a bee" is an example of what type of figurative language
Simile
What POV- They went to the store on Friday with her grandmother.
3rd person
inform
What is the turning point of a story called?
Climax
What trait would you use to describe someone who always tells the truth?
honest
What type of figurative language is "She really has a sweet tooth"
Idiom
What type of POV would you write a fiction story about a princess on a faraway land that is not yourself?
3rd person
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is written to
Entertain
What part of the plot is the solution to the conflict?
Resolution
give an example of negative character traits
answers vary