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The attitude of the author is called the _______. Hint: The author has a _____ of voice that tells us how he feels about the subject.

Tone

100

Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as' 

Simile

100

When you must write your answer to a question on the exam you must use ______ format and include ________

RACE/a quote 

100

Comparing two or more things without using 'like' or 'as' 

Metaphor

100

_____ is how the reader feels. Every story sets a ______

Mood

200
The main issue in a story is the called the ____

conflict 

200

Ding Ding. The microwave sounded its alarm to let me know my snack was ready. 

Onomatopoeia 

200

Speech between characters is called _______

dialogue

200

An exaggeration used to emphasize an idea 

Hyperbole

200

When something (an object, color, etc) represents an idea or feelings. Ex: The American flag is a ______ for freedom

Symbol/Symbolism

300

A universal message the author is trying get across through his story 

theme 

300

When a character says the opposite of what they really mean; also known as sarcasm 

Verbal Irony

300

A feeling of growing tension or excitement is called ________

Suspense

300

A phrase or statement that does not hold its literal meaning. "Bite the bullet" 

Idiom

300

The beginning of a story; used to provide the setting, character, background information. (part of a plot diagram) 

Exposition

400

When something goes the opposite way than is expected. Ex: An ambulance gets into a crash on the way to help an injured person. 

Situational Irony 

400

A play on words. "Being struck by lightening was a shocking experience"

Pun

400

Involves a character who struggles against a force outside of themselves - nature, another person...

External Conflict 
400
Repeating a word or phrase to place emphasis on 
Repetition 
400

When the reader/audience knows something the characters do not this is called ____________. It is useful for building suspense in a story. 

Dramatic Irony
500
What does the acronym STEAL stand for when analyzing indirect characterization 

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks 

500

She is like a boiling pot ready to boil over and destroy everything in its path.

Simile

500
Othello had a ______ flaw. What was it?

Tragic/Jealousy

500

The argument turned into a carousel with no real end in sight; going round and round.

Metaphor
500

____________ is when the author hints towards something happening the future. ________ is when the author talks about something that happened in the past

Foreshadowing/Flashback