The use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses

Exposition in story elements

introduction of characters, setting, and situation

The rising action in a story is the...

The series of events that lead to the climax.

the events following the climax that lead to the resolution of the story

In story elements, the "resolution" is the...

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

The "conflict" of a story is....

the central struggle or problem in a story

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

The protagonist is the main character, and the antagonist is the character that opposes them.

The theme of a story is.....

the underlying message or central idea of the story

The time and place in which a story occurs.

What does "point of view" mean in story elements?

Point of view is the narrative perspective from which a story is told.

Direct characterization

Direct characterization is a literary technique where the author directly reveals a character's attributes.

What is the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization?

Direct characterization tells the audience about a character, whereas indirect characterization shows the audience through the character's behavior.

What is the difference between active and passive voice?

Active voice has the subject performing the action; passive voice has the subject receiving the action.

How can you compare and contrast theme and main idea?

The main idea is the text's central message, while the theme is the broader insight or lesson.

What does character vs self mean?

It is an internal conflict within a character.

What does character vs character mean?

A conflict between two characters in a story.

Explain the terms active and passive voice in story elements.

Active voice shows direct action, while passive voice shows action being received.

What is the difference between active and passive voice?

Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action, while passive voice emphasizes the action being performed on the subject.

An example of a hyperbole is...

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

Story Elements and Figurative Language Practice Test Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Comparisons using "like" or "as" are...

Back

similes

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Direct comparisons without "like" or "as" are.....

Back

metaphors

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Giving human qualities to non-human things is...

Back

Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Figurative language that uses extreme exaggeration is...

Back

hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Words that imitate sounds are: onomatopoeia, metaphor, simile, hyperbole

Back

onomatopoeia

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Phrases with meanings different from their literal words are...

Back

idioms

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Combinations of contradictory terms is known as...

Back

oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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