EOC Review - F22 Fiction Elements

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is an omniscient point of view?

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An omniscient point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What does tone refer to in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet' or 'deafening silence'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other, e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we', while third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.