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Figurative Language
The Stories
Vocab & Sentences
Plot
Characterization
100
Using words to paint a mental picture.
What is "Imagery"?
100
The story about a mother whose son doesn't listen to her.
What is "For Better or Worse"?
100
Words that have the same sound but different spellings.
What are "Homophones"?
100
The most intense part of a story.
What is "Climax"?
100
The character changes throughout the story.
What is "Dynamic"?
200
A statement that is grossly exaggerated (over-the-top).
What is "Hyperbole"?
200
Their son drops out of school and runs away. Cal didn't help much.
What is "Teenage Wasteland"?
200
A distinguishing badge or mark of honour (or office/role)
What is an "Insignia"?
200
The conflict is heating up and the plot is getting more complicated.
What is "Rising Action"?
200
A character stays the same throughout the story.
What is "Static"?
300
One thing is said but the opposite is meant.
What is "Irony"?
300
An abusive dad and a son who makes a big mistake.
What is "My Father Had Been Drinking"?
300
A part of a sentence that cannot stand on its own (it has to be attached to an independent clause).
What is a "Subordinate Clause"?
300
The backstory.
What is "Exposition"?
300
The author gives us hints or clues about a character, using actions, speech and other means.
What is "Indirect Characterization"?
400
A direct comparison between two things.
What is "Metaphor"?
400
A story about life on the streets for homeless teenagers.
What is "The Kids Who Made it in From the Cold"?
400
A written memory of events or moments in the author's life.
What is a "Memoir"?
400
The conflicts in the story are being wrapped up or taken care of.
What is "Falling Action"?
400
The author tells us exactly what a character is like, including thoughts and feelings/
What is "Direct Characterization"?
500
The same letter or sound is used at the beginning of multiple words.
What is "Alliteration"?
500
"She'll never forgive me. Never."
What is "Powder"?
500
Methods people use to deal with stress.
What are "Coping Strategies"?
500
The first or central conflict; what gets the story going.
What is "Initial Incident"?
500
The main character in a story is called the ______________ and his enemy is called the ____________________.
What is "Protagonist" and "Antagonist"?