Figurative Language
When a sentence uses words with the same or similar sounding consonance
What is alliteration?
The dictionary definition of a word
What is denotation?
The part of the story that introduces the characters and setting
What is the exposition?
Definition: aggressive, hostile
"She was belligerent, I've never seen her so mad."What is the definition of belligerent?
A punctuation mark that can act as an equal sign for a sentence, usually leading to a definition or a list.
What is a colon?
When a sentence uses words with the same or similar vowel sounds
What is assonance?
The feeling or mood a word gives to a sentence/
What is connotation?
Protagonist
What is the main character facing the conflict called?
"The case was a travesty, no one left the courtroom happy."
What is the definition of travesty?
What is a dash?
This sentence: "You are the clouds that protect me from the overbearing sun"
What is an example of a metaphor?
The word: scrawny
"The doctor said he was too scrawny
Conflict
What is the problem or dilemma impacting the protagonist in the story?
Definition: to compensate for faults
"You can't possibly redeem yourself, there are too many transgressions"
What is a semi-colon?
This sentence: "He was like a fly, constantly bothering me and buzzing around my head"
What is an example of a simile?
The word: Fit
"She seems so fit! She must be good at sports"
What is a positive connotation?
Antagonist
Definition: close by, nearness in space, time, or relationship
"You weren't in close proximity to the heretic, so you may go home"
What is the definition of proximity?
A ___________ belongs in the sentence below.
"I have had enough sweets for today___ the ice cream was way too filling."
What is a semi-colon?
When someone says the opposite of what they mean: "Oh my favorite holiday is tax day!"
What is verbal irony?
The word: Conceited
"They were conceited, no one like them"
Climax
What is the turning point of a story called?
Definition: to compare side-by-side for contrasting affect
"If we juxtapose the two books, we can see that one is far more biased than the other"
What is the definition of juxtapose?
A __________ belongs in the sentence below.
"If I could go back in time, I would only eat one piece of cake ___ the prize winning double-chocolate."
What is a colon?