Among the Hidden Novel: Story Elements Flashcard

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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'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Give an example of a simile from 'Among the Hidden'.

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'Stop Jen? That was like trying to stop the sun.'

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Give an example of a metaphor from 'Among the Hidden'.

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'It wasn't a sanctuary. It was a prison.'