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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

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Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

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A protagonist is defined as...

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A antagonist is defined as...

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What is tone in writing?

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The definition of mood is . . .

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The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

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A look back to an earlier event . . .

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When an author uses images and indirect suggestions to represent something else.

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The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables.

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The wild and woolly walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by.

The words above are an example of . . .

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A brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.

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"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked. (Cinderella)

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The resemblance of sound in words or syllables.

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Fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese.

The words above are an example of . . .

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A word or phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace.

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Every day while in the gym, Rocco can be overheard muttering, "No pain, no gain."

The words above are an example of . . .

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Repetition often taking place in quick succession.

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The pitter patter of little feet.

The words above are an example of . . .

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Big exaggeration, usually with humor.

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Pete Alonzo hit a mile-long home run last night!

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She sings at the top of her lungs.

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Saying one thing but implying something very different. (Sarcasm)

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She was "thrilled" that her car broke down on the freeway. (Sarcasm)

The words above are an example of . . .

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Visually descriptive language.

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The cotton-soft, satin fabric.

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Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them. (NOT using like or as.)

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Her hair was silk.

The words above are an example of . . .

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Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.

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Boom went the fireworks!

The words above are an example of . . .

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Two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.

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That is seriously funny!

The words above are an example of . . .

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Giving something human qualities.

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The mechanic explored the car's vitals under the hood.

The words above are an example of . . .

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A play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings.

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I got hit in the head with a bottle of soda; fortunately, it was a soft drink.

The words above are an example of . . .

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Repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable.

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If you think you can do it, you can do it.

The words above are an example of . . .

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What is conflict?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using like or as.

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Her hair was like silk.

Her hair was as soft as silk.

The words above are examples of . . .

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Uses characters, setting, and plot to convey events that are not real.

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A fictional story that is highly imaginative and uses strange or unreal characters, setting, and plot.

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A self-writing about important events in one's own life.

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Uses sound, rhythm, and word choice to convey ideas, emotions, or thoughts.

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Uses characters, dialogue, and action to tell a story through conflict and emotions.

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Uses exaggerated characters and obstacles, and have been passed down over generations by word of mouth.

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A fictional story often set in the future or in different worlds, that includes science or technology.

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Uses real people, setting, and plot to convey actual events.

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Nonfiction writing that is a biography of a person written by himself or herself.

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A fictional story set in the past. (Sometimes borrows true characteristics of the time period.)

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A fictional story that revolves around discovering secrets or solving crimes.

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A fictional story often set in the present that has believable characters, setting, and plot; it may be based on a true story.

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Nonfiction writing that is about a real person.

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A folktale that has magical forces and beings, and includes improbable events that lead to a happy ending.

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A long work of fiction containing elements such as characters, plot, conflict, and setting.

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Requires the writer to give evidence from the text, as well as an explanation to answer questions.

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Tells a story and has characters and a plot.

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A logical way of presenting a belief, conclusion, or stance.

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Relies on facts to inform or explain.

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A folktale that is based on a real person or event but cannot be proven.