Inference/Figurative Language/Story Elements Review

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What is inference?

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Inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. It involves reading between the lines to understand the deeper meaning.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.

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What are story elements?

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Story elements are the essential components that make up a story, including characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is a character in a story?

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Characters are the individuals or animals that take part in the action of a story. They can be protagonists, antagonists, or supporting characters.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs. It provides the backdrop for the events and influences the characters' actions.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central message or lesson that the author conveys through the story. It often reflects on universal ideas or moral lessons.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story. It can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I am so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'