Figurative language
hes docile like a witer catfish
what is similie
Maya spent weeks building her intricate sandcastle, carefully carving out towers and a moat. When the tide came in, a group of running children knocked it down in seconds. Maya watched her creation vanish, then grabbed her shovel and started building an even bigger structure further up the beach
what is the ability to recover quickly from a setback and the determination to start over
A struggle between two opposing forces, which can be internal or external
what is conflict
While both words mean "to tell," which word has a more negative or accusatory connotation, inform or insinuate
Which of these is a synonym for "apprehensive": excited, peaceful, or anxious
What is anxious
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what is metaphor
The old oak tree stood alone in the center of the clearing, its branches scarred by storms but its roots holding firm. While the surrounding forest had been cleared for timber, the oak remained, offering shade to anyone who stopped to rest
what is true strenght comes from being firm and going through hard times
The central message, moral, or universal truth revealed through a literary work.
what is theme
If an author describes a character as melancholy, what specific mood are they trying to create
what is a sad, gloomy, or pensive mood
If two characters "concur" on a plan, what are they doing
what is agreeing
the steak sizzled on the grill
what is onomatopoeia
The small sprout pushed through the cracked pavement, reaching toward the sun while the busy city hurried past, unaware of the tiny green victory beneath its feet
what is persistence or the power of life to overcome obstacles
often called the turning point, this is the most intense part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak
what is climax
Instead of saying a character walked, an author says they "sauntered" What does this word choice tell us about the character's attitude
what is they are relaxed, confident, or unhurried.
Which word best replaces "perpetual" in the sentence: "The ticking clock was a perpetual reminder of the time
What is constant or never-ending
the wind whispered through the trees
what is personification
The girl handed her only umbrella to the stranger shivering in the rain, then stepped out into the downpour with a smile, her own clothes soaking through instantly
what is self-sacrifice or kindness without expectation
this is the longest part of a story, where the main character faces many obstacles and the suspense builds.
what is rising action
An author uses the word "egregious" to describe a character's mistake Does this mean the mistake was tiny, unremarkable, or shockingly bad
What is shockingly bad
If a task is described as "grueling," is it easy, boring, or extremely tiring
What is extremely tiring
vicky Vinc viewed a very valuable vase
what is alliteration
The old lighthouse had long since lost its light, and its paint was peeling after decades of salt and wind. Yet, every night, the retired keeper climbed the winding stairs to polish the glass and sweep the floor, making sure the tower was ready just in case a lost ship ever needed to find its way home
what is diligence, hope, or staying prepared for others
this is the final part of the plot where the problems are solved and the story comes to a close
what is resolution
A character who speaks in a "terse" manner is using word choices that are... (A) Long and flowing, (B) Brief and almost rude, or (C) Silly and confusing
What is (B) Brief and almost rude
What is the meaning of the word "pristine" when used to describe a setting
What is perfect, clean, or untouched