In a poetry class, the teacher said 'The clouds are like cotton candy'. What type of comparison is the teacher using that involves the words 'like' or 'as'?

In a poetry class, the teacher asked, 'Can anyone tell me what is a comparison that does not use "like" or "as"?'

Imagine you are reading a mystery novel. You come across various clues in the text, and recall your own personal experiences related to the plot. You use all this information to anticipate what you are about to read next or what comes next in the story. What reading strategy are you using?

In a TV series, what is called when an episode tells about something that happened in the characters' past?

While reading a novel, John came across a word he didn't understand. The author, however, provided some hints to help him understand the meaning of the word. What is this technique called?

In a mystery novel, what are the subtle hints that an author might give to suggest events that will occur later in the story?

Imagine you're reading a novel. The author doesn't explicitly state the message but you understand it through the characters' actions and the events. This message could be about life, society, or human nature and often explores timeless and universal ideas. What is this called?

In a movie script, what is the term used for the conversation between characters?

Consider a novelist writing a book. The novelist uses a method to either DIRECTLY state a character's personality or INDIRECTLY develop a character's personality through the character's actions, words, thoughts, and interactions with other characters. What is this method called?

John is an author who loves to create stories from his imagination. What type of writing is John engaged in?

John is an author who writes about real people and their experiences. What type of writing is John involved in?

Imagine you are reading a novel and the author describes a scene where you can almost hear the rustling of the leaves, see the beautiful sunset, smell the fresh air, taste the sweet fruits, and touch the soft grass. What is this technique called?

What is the series of events in a story?

In a comic book, a character says 'BOOM!' when an explosion happens. This is an example of what literary device?

In a poetry class, the teacher explains a technique where the first sound is repeated in a series of words. What is this technique called?

In the Harry Potter series, what is Voldemort's constant attempts to kill Harry referred to?

In the context of a novel, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', what refers to the time and place of the story?

In the context of a novel, what does 'Characterization' refer to?

Consider a movie. What does the term 'Plot' refer to in this context?

John is writing a history report and he needs to arrange the events in the order they happened, starting from the earliest. What is this method called?

In the movie 'The Dark Knight', what does the scene where Batman confronts the Joker in the interrogation room represent?

In the context of a movie, what does 'Resolution' refer to?

After the climax of a movie, what is the next phase called?

Imagine you are reading a book about the life of Abraham Lincoln. You remember a similar story from another book you read, and you also relate a part of the story to an event in your own life. What reading strategy are you using?

examples: text to self, text to text, and text to world

In a movie, what does the term 'Rising Action' refer to?

In the novel 'The Hunger Games', what does the term 'Conflict' refer to?

In a movie, who would be considered the Antagonist?

In the Harry Potter series, who would be considered the Protagonist?

In a novel, when the story is told from the first person point of view, what does it mean?

In a novel, the author uses a 'third person limited' narrative style. What does this mean?

In a novel you're reading, you notice that the narrator uses the third-person omniscient point of view. What narrative perspective is this?

Imagine you are reading a comic book and you come across the word 'BOOM!' written in large, bold letters. This is an example of what literary device?

In a children's story, a talking tree gives advice to a lost boy. This is an example of what literary device?

In a poetry class, the teacher mentioned the term 'Hyperbole'. What does it mean?

Consider the phrase 'break a leg'. What type of language tool does this represent?

In a poetry class, the teacher explained a term 'Simile'. What does it mean?

Consider this scenario: You are writing a poem and you want to describe a feeling of happiness as a bright sunny day. What literary device are you using?

Consider you are reading a novel and you come across a sentence where the author describes a character's feeling as 'a wave of despair washed over him'. What type of language is the author using here?

Consider a scenario where you are writing a book. What type of writing would you be doing if you were telling a story?

Imagine you are a journalist writing an article. Which type of writing would you most likely be using?

John is writing an essay for his English class. His teacher told him to write an argumentative essay. What does this mean?

You are in a writing class and your teacher asks you to write a piece about your favorite place. What type of writing is this?

In a novel, John is a character who starts off as a shy, introverted person but eventually becomes more confident and outgoing because of the events in the story. What type of character is John?

In the Harry Potter series, who is the person that the story revolves around?

Imagine you are reading a novel. The author describes a character's thoughts, actions, and appearance, and also includes comments from other characters about this character. The author is also directly telling you about the character's personality. What is this process called?

In a movie, who is the character that tries to stop the hero from achieving his goal?

In a novel, the writer explicitly describes a character as 'kind-hearted and generous'. What type of characterization is this?

Consider a character in a novel who remains the same from the beginning to the end, and we don't learn anything new about them. What would this character be called?

In a novel, John is trying to save his town from an impending disaster. He is involved in the central conflict and is trying to achieve this goal. What type of character is John?

 Consider a scenario where the reader gets to know a character's personality through what the character says (dialogue), wears (appearance), or does (their actions). This technique is known as

In a movie, the main character is facing a struggle or clash with the villain. This is known as what in storytelling? 

After the thrilling climax of the movie, the part where all the conflicts have been resolved and all the loose ends are tied up is called?

John is struggling to decide whether to follow his passion for painting or continue his high-paying corporate job. This is an example of what type of conflict?

In a mystery novel, the author hints at a character's secret past, which will be revealed in later chapters. This technique is known as?

John's struggle with his boss, which may be due to the company's policies, or a natural disaster affecting their work

In a novel, a character has a recurring dream about a red rose. This red rose has its own meaning and stands for something beyond itself as well.  

In a movie, a character is seen reminiscing about his childhood, interrupting the current scene. What is this technique called?

You are reading a novel and you want to understand the time and place where the story is happening. What would you be focusing on?

The turning point of the movie, is often the most intense moment either mentally or in action. Usually, the main character comes face to face with the conflict here. What is this moment called?

In a movie, a series of events or complications that lead to the most intense point or turning point of the story.   

Imagine you're reading a new book. The first few pages introduce you to the main characters and describe the city they live in. What is this part of the story called?

Consider a movie. What is the term for the series of events that make up its story?

You are reading a novel and you start to feel a sense of suspense and excitement. This feeling you get from the novel is referred to as what?

In Harry Potter, the concept of friendship is conveyed throughout the series. This is an example of a message about life revealed in a work of literature.

You are reading a novel and you realize that the story is being told from the perspective of the main character. This is an example of what narrative technique?

During a book club meeting, members were discussing the author's attitude toward the subject matter or toward the reader or audience. What is this called?

In the context of literature, if a book is categorized as 'Historical Fiction', what does it imply?

In a poetry class, the teacher asked, 'What does the term 'Imagery' refer to?'

During a science experiment, John made an 'Inference'. What does that mean?

What is the main idea of an article?

You are writing a novel. What would you consider as the plot of your novel?

John is struggling with a decision to tell the truth or lie. This is an example of ________________ conflict that takes place in John's head/mind.

In a novel you are reading, how would you describe 'point of view'?

In a bookstore, you are trying to organize books based on their categories and sub-categories. This classification in literature is referred to as...?

Imagine you are reading a book. The author's purpose means...

John is reading a book and comes across the words 'home' and 'house'. He is confused about the difference between connotation and denotation. Can you explain it to him?

John is a character in a novel who always helps others because he believes it's the right thing to do. This reason for his actions is called ...

Imagine you are writing a novel. You need to consider the setting, characters, plot, style, point of view, mood/tone, and theme. What are these aspects collectively known as?