Narrative Elements and Figurative Language Formative

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What is a third person omniscient narrator?

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A narrator who can see and describe every character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, e.g., 'The city was a jungle.'

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What does 'Person vs. self' conflict mean?

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A type of conflict where a character struggles with their own internal issues, such as doubts or character flaws.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and hints at the conflict.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'This box is so heavy it weighs a ton!'.

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What is the difference between first person and third person narration?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' and shares the narrator's personal experiences, while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and can be limited or omniscient.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, e.g., 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, e.g., 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'bang'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.