Figurative Language
"the breeze was as quiet as a whisper" is an example of
simile
writing that is based on real events or facts.
nonfiction
A person, place, or thing.
Noun
Havoc
General destruction.
Ominous
threatening, giving the idea that something bad is about to happen.
I have a TON of homework! is an example of
Hyperbole
The most exciting part of a story
climax
An action word
Verb
Dubious
to doubt or question
What was the name of our novel this semester?
Animal Farm
"Alison ate apples all afternoon" is an example of
Alliteration
Tone
A descriptive word
Adjective
Adept
Skilled at something
The ability to emit light or glow
Phosphorescent
A common phrase that cannot be taken literally.
Idiom
When the opposite of what is expected, happens.
Irony
Titles of books must be written in ______.
Italics
Caricature
An over exaggerated drawing or portrayal
What is Mrs. Sasseville's first name?
Holly
When something represents something else beyond its literal meaning.
Symbol
foreshadow
Characters talking in a text is called
Dialogue
Levity
Humourous, lacking respect
Getting lost in the woods and trying to survive alone would be an example of what type of conflict?
Man vs nature