the use of words whose sounds suggest their meaning
What is onomatopoeia
100
works of prose that have imaginary elements
What is fiction
100
writing in which the writer explores unexpected possibilities of the past or future using known scientific data and theories as well as the imagination
What is science fiction
100
people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story, novel, or drama
What is character
100
a conversation, an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of the story
What is flashback
200
figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect
What is hyperbole
200
type of fiction that is highly imaginative and portrays events, settings, or characters that are unrealistic
What is fantasy
200
type of literature in which words are chosen and arranged to create a certain effect
What is poetry
200
the turning pointing the story
What is climax
200
the most important characters in the story
What is main character
300
figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike
What is metaphor
300
contemporary fiction that is set in the past
What is historical fiction
300
prose writing that deals with real people, events, and places
What is nonfiction
300
the struggle between opposing forces
What is conflict
300
the characters who interact with the main characters and help move the story along
What is minor character
400
figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an object, animal, or idea
What is personification
400
type of fiction dealing with the solution of a problem or crime
What is mystery
400
an account of a person’s life written by that person
What is autobiography
400
the part of the story or drama which establishes setting, introduces characters, gives background information, and sets the tone
What is exposition
400
the feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates
What is mood
500
figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things which are basically unlike using the words “like” or “as”
What is simile
500
type of fiction that creates a truthful imitation of ordinary life
What is realistic fiction
500
a true account of a person’s life told by someone else
What is biography
500
the events after the climax which begin to resolve the conflict