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A comparison that does NOT use like or as
What is a metaphor?
This is when you give human characteristics to a non-human thing
What is personification?
The emotion that the reader gets from a text
What is mood?
The time and place of a narrative
Setting
This is a comparison that uses like or as.
What is a simile?
When a character struggles with a decision that they have to make, it is this kind of conflict.
Man vs Self
This literary device appeals to the 5 senses and helps the reader paint a mental picture.
What is imagery?
This is a physical object that represents an abstract idea. Example: A dove represents peace
What is a symbol?
"The crackling fire warmed our hands as we heard the rain tap on the metal roof above."
What literary device is this an example of?
While "exhausted" and "tired" have different feelings attached to them, they both describe someone who feels like they need to sleep. This literary device this refers to is this.
What is denotation?
This type of character STAYS the SAME throughout the whole story.
What is static character?
This is the emotion that is associated with a word.
Example: "Slammed the door" sounds a lot more violent than "close the door."
What is connotation?
The letters of STEAL stand for this...
Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks
This is the author's voice in a piece of writing. It describes how they feel about the topic.
What is tone?
A group of words or a phrase that is nonliteral
What is an idiom?
A broad subject such as “love” or “fear,” WITHOUT stating a specific message about it, is best described as which term?
What is a thematic topic?
This type of character changes from the beginning to the ending of a story.
What is a dynamic character?
"Emma pounded on the printer in frustration. Her project was due in 5 minutes, and the printer jam would not come undone."
This type of conflict is known as this.
What is man vs technology?
"Pretty little bottles of perfume
Stood at attention on the dresser."
This poem features this figurative language term...
What is personification?
"Amelia has a heart of gold. She gives to charity every single week without fail." This metaphor means this...
What is "Amelia is extremely kind?"
"Rain tapped softly against the window as Noah sat alone, staring at the empty swing swaying in the yard. The gray sky seemed to stretch on forever, mirroring the heaviness he felt inside. Memories of happier days drifted through his mind, each one bringing both comfort and sadness. The laughter that once filled the house had faded into silence, leaving behind an ache that he couldn't quite shake."
The mood could be described as this...
What is a melancholic mood?
What are at least three types of conflict?
man vs man
man vs self
man vs society
man vs nature
man vs technology
"Izzie had always wanted to make the school soccer team. After being cut during tryouts, she felt disappointed and thought about giving up. Instead, she practiced every day after school, asked coaches for advice, and worked on her weaknesses. The next year, Izzie not only made the team but became one of its strongest players."
A possible theme of this passage is this.
What is that hard work pays off/ perseverance leads to success/ don't give up on your goals?
"Honestly, I can't believe you made the same mistake again. It wasn't that difficult to follow the instructions, and everyone else seemed to figure it out just fine. Now we're all stuck fixing a problem that could have been avoided if you had paid attention in the first place. Maybe next time, try thinking things through before rushing into something and making things harder for everyone else."
The tone might be described as this...
What is a rude tone?
"I stood outside the classroom door, clutching my notes so tightly that the edges crumpled in my hands. My heart hammered against my ribs, and every sound in the hallway seemed impossibly loud. What if I forgot everything the moment I stepped inside? What if everyone noticed how shaky my hands were? I took a deep breath, but it did little to calm the knot twisting in my stomach."
The mood of this passage could be this...
What is anxious/nervous/tense mood?