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"You are like a ray of sunshine!" is an example of:
onomatopoeia
alliteration
simile
metaphor
"Pop! The cork flew from the champagne bottle." The word 'pop' is an example of:
personification
onomatopoeia
simile
hyperbole
"Her eyes were sparkling diamonds" is an example of:
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
personification
"She sang of his love forever" is an example of:
simile
metaphor
personification
hyperbole
"It happened once in a blue moon" is an example of a(n)...
Idiom
Hyperbole
Personification
Alliteration
"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room."
What is being personified?
The walls
The scream
The room
The orange
What is the tone of the following sentence?
"Bursting through the door, the flustered mother screamed uncontrollably at the innocent teacher who gave her child an F."
angry
witty
suspicious
elated
What is the tone of the following sentence? "'Here we go again,' he moaned, as he watched the other team score yet another goal."
Joy
Fury
Excitement
Frustration
Which figurative language gives human traits to non-human objects?
Metaphor
Personification
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Which figurative language compares two things without using "like" or "as?"
Similie
Metaphor
Alliteration
Personification
Which is the figurative language below?
"Ariana Grande ate apples at Adam's apartment."
Personification
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Idiom
What figurative language uses repeating letters or sounds?
Similie
Hyperbole
Onomatopeia
Alliteration
Metaphor
True or False: The following line is an idiom:
"My Fortnite game is calling my name to come play it!"
True
False
Check the two correct answers below:
Which figurative languages compares two things?
Alliteration
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Similie
Hyperbole
True or False: The following statement below is a simile:
"On Tik Tok, I have, like, a billion followers."
True; I know because it uses the words "like" or "as"
True; I know because it compares Tik Tok to a billion followers
False; the figurative language is a metaphor
False; the figurative language is a hyperbole
Which two figurative languages are shown in the following sentence?
"It's so hot outside that it feels like a thousand degrees and I'm going to melt like an ice cube!"
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Simile
Which figurative language is shown below?
"Her tears flowed like a river down her cheek?"
Metaphor
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Simile
The idiom "busy as a bee" is also an example of a -
Alliteration because it repeats the letter B.
Personification because a bee can't be busy.
Simile because it compares us being busy to a bee using "like" or "as"
Metaphor because it compares us being busy to a bee without using "like" or "as"
What is being compared in the simile below?
"Her tears flowed like a river down her cheek?"
Flowed, River
Tears, Cheeks
Tears, River
Her, River
What is the figurative language AND how do you know?
"Those best friends are two peas in a pod."
Simile; I know because it compares best friends to a pod
Alliteration; I know because it repeats the letter "P"
Personification; I know because it gives human traits to the peas
Metaphor; I know because it compares best friends to two peas in a pod
Read the poem above. The poet uses personification in line 5 to show -
the speaker does not like the weather.
the weather was very cold, harsh, and windy.
the speaker is complaining about the wind.
it is about to snow.
True or False: Line 1 is an example of a metaphor.
True
False
Read the poem above. The author includes a metaphor in line 7 to show that -
HINT: USE YOUR DICTIONARY TO SUPPORT YOU
that life is empty and doesn't have much.
that life is unproductive and unfruitful when dreams die.
that life is big and open like field full of dreams.
dreams can die if you don't follow them.
Read the poem above. The author includes a metaphor in line 3 to show -
birds are severely hurt when dreams die.
life will freeze if dreams die.
a positive attitude towards life.
when dreams die, so does life's motivation to rise higher.
Which lines from the poem BEST describe the results of dreams dying?
"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die"
"Frozen with snow"
"For when dreams go, life is a barren field."
"That cannot fly."
Read lines 7 and 8. The poet includes these lines from the poem in order to suggest that —
the speaker is cold without their dreams.
life without dreams is unpleasant and uncomfortable.
the speaker is lost in a field of snow.
life with dreams is better than without dreams because it will be cold.
The poet develops the theme of this poem by —
describing how life will feel if you let your dreams die.
suggesting that life is boring without dreaming.
showing life can be wild and fun if you follow your dreams.
comparing life with dreams to life without dreams.
What is the BEST summary of stanza 1 (lines 1-4) of the poem?
It's very important to follow your dreams so you will be successful.
If we don't hold onto our dreams, we will feel unfruitful and frozen in our life
We should hold onto our dreams because if we don't, we will feel unmotivated to push ourselves higher.
Following your dreams will help you make better decisions and be wiser.
Figurative Language
A word or phrase that does not have its normal, everyday, literal meaning. It is used by the writer to create a mental picture for the reader, for dramatic effect, or to make writing more interesting and clear.
I read this slide.
I did not read this slide.
Simile
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words "like" or "as."
Example: “The water made a sound like kittens lapping.” — The Yearling, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Which example below is a simile?
The water was blue.
The water was a blue mirror.
The water was like a blue mirror.
Which of these is a simile?
He went after the ball like a tiger pouncing on prey.
He was fast and pounced on the ball.
Which of these is a simile?
He's incredibly strong.
He's as strong as an ox.
He's a strong ox.
Metaphor
A figure of speech used to make a comparison between two things WITHOUT using "like" or "as." A metaphor makes the comparison by saying one this IS another thing.
Example: He is a rock.
Okay, I get it.
I don't get it. I will reread the slide.
Which of the following is a metaphor?
She woke up with really bad bed-head.
Her hair was messy.
Her hair was a cheerful scribble when she woke up in the morning.
Which one is a metaphor?
The child squawked loudly in the dark.
The child squawked like a crow.
The child was a crow squawking in the dark.
Personification
When you give human qualities or abilities to an object or animal.
Example: “Once there was a tree, and she loved a little boy.” (“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein)
Personification is giving human qualities to non-human things.
Personification is a metaphor.
Which one is personification?
The sun kissed our skin.
The leaves were bright green.
My dog slept on his back.
Which of these is an example of personification?
The lightning struck a building.
The lightning was bright.
The lightning danced across the sky.
Alliteration
When words that start with the same sound are used close together in a phrase. The sound is usually a consonant.
Example: She sells sea-shells down by the sea-shore.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Which one is NOT an example of alliteration? (Just for fun, try saying each one 5 times fast. Can you do it?)
Black bug's blood
Rubber baby buggy bumpers
Toy boat
Onomatopoeia
A word that mimics the sound of the object or action it refers to.
Example: Hiss, Buzz, Sizzle, Pow, Kablam Thump, Clank
Which of these is an example of onomatopoeia?
pot
fire
boom
Hyperbole
A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphases or effect
Example: This book weights a ton! I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
Which is an example of hyperbole?
I walked 2 miles.
I jumped higher than the moon.
I swam 20 laps.
Idiom
A expression or saying that doesn't translate literally.
Example: "It's raining cats and dogs" means it's raining hard.
What does the idiom "it's a piece of cake" mean?
(Look it up if you've never heard it before.)
It's hard.
It's easy.
Eat cake.
Read lines 44-47.
We paused, we seemed to breathe the smell Of limewash and of tar, Familiar as our daily breath, As though it were some strange scent of death:
What does the simile in lines 44-47 reveal to the reader about the speaker and his comrades?
It shows their apprehension despite the seemingly ordinary appearance of the lighthouse.
It shows their displeasure with the condition of the lighthouse in its current state of decline
It shows their sense of ease at the lighthouse having been there numerous times previously.
It shows their discovery of clues related to the disappearances of the lighthouse watchmen.
We hunted high, we hunted low; And soon ransacked the empty house; Then o’er the Island, to and fro, We ranged, to listen and to look
What does ransacked mean as it is used in line 72?
escaped
looted
observed
scoured
Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
She went by the name of Belisa Crepusculario, not because she had been baptized with that name or given to it by her mother, but because she had searched until she found the poetry of “beauty” and “twilight” and cloaked herself in it.
What does the personification in the sentence convey to the reader about Belisa?
It emphasizes that poetry is Belisa’s main form of written and verbal communication.
It illustrates that words are not just her profession but a part of Belisa’s identity.
It reveals that Belisa purports herself to be something that she is not.
It shows that Belisa desires to erase the people and memories associated with her past.
Read the sentence from paragraph 4.
But Charles remembered Daresbury Parsonage as a happy spot, an “island farm, ’midst seas of corn.”
How does the author use rhetoric to support his views about Dodgson?
The author uses personification to express Dodgson’s preference for solitude.
The author uses metaphor to illustrate Dodgson’s nostalgia for his family home.
The author uses irony to emphasize Dodgson’s ability to see the ordinary as exciting.
The author uses hyperbole to show Dodgson’s connection to nature.
He seems to have coped with the emotional discomforts of his life by presenting a cold, remote face to those he did not know well.
What does the author mean when he describes Dodgson as “presenting a cold, remote face to those he did not know well” in paragraph 10?
Dodgson refused to talk to anyone other than friends
Dodgson was disliked by most people.
Dodgson appeared aloof to strangers.
Dodgson preferred to be by himself.
1 Fats.
2 They’re the black-hatted bad guys of nutrition, the most demonized of all nutrients.…
3 But is fat really all that bad? Does it deserve to be so maligned?
4 This may come as a surprise to you, but fats are mostly good guys in nutrition. You need them to survive. In fact, there are a slew of “good” fats with astonishing powers to outwit disease and keep you healthy for a lifetime. Sure, there are some health-risky fats, but even some of those are needed in small amounts for good health. When you’re dealing with fats, the key is to control not only the amount you eat but also the kind of fat you eat.
5 To get a handle on how fats affect your heath, it helps to learn some basic facts about this most misunderstood of all nutrients.
How does the author use rhetoric in paragraphs 1-5 to establish the purpose of the passage?
The author uses formal scientific language to present information about fats.
The author uses irony to encourage increased consumption of fats.
The author uses satire to ridicule people who refuse to consume fats.
The author uses figurative language to clarify the misconceptions about fats.
Read paragraph 23.
Like two riders trying to hop into the same taxi, synthetic fats compete with essential fatty acids for entry into your metabolic pathways, with processed fats muscling essential fats out of the way most of the time. This metabolic mix-up undermines the healing powers of essential fatty acids.
What is the effect of the simile on the overall passage?
It draws a connection between the nutritional values of synthetic fats and essential fatty acids.
It highlights that synthetic fats are more prevalent and accessible than most essential fatty acids.
It poses a topic for future scientific inquiry about the relationships between synthetic fats and essential fatty acids.
It expresses the scientific point that consuming synthetic fats leaves little room for the nourishment provided by essential fatty acids.
Read the excerpt from paragraph 1.
Change I had known before, and it had been gradual. My father had been a headman once, a person of consequence in our village: I had lived to see him relinquish this importance, but the alteration was so slow that we hardly knew when it came.
I had seen both my parents sink into old age and death, and here too there was no violence. But the change that now came into my life, into all our lives, blasting its way into our village, seemed wrought in the twinkling of an eye.
How does the author use figurative language to contribute to the meaning of the passage?
by illustrating the close relationship between the narrator and her parents
by highlighting the contrast between slow and abrupt changes
by describing the destruction inflicted upon the village
by summarizing the important experiences that shaped the narrator’s life
All Nature seems at work. Slugs leave their lair—
The bees are stirring—birds are on the wing—
And Winter slumbering in the open air,
Wears on his smiling face a dream of Spring!
5 And I, the while, the sole unbusy thing, Nor honey make, nor pair, nor build, nor sing.
What is the purpose of the personification of Winter in lines 3-4?
to illustrate the positive effect of having a goal
to provide visual imagery of the speaker’s surroundings
to reinforce the overall whimsical tone of the poem
to relay a natural phenomenon using a poetic device
It was a bitter and cruel experience, and it plunged them into an agony of despair. Such a time, of all times, for them to have it, when their hearts were made tender! Such a pitiful beginning it was for their married life; they loved each other so, and they could not have the briefest respite! It was a time when everything cried out to them that they ought to be happy; when wonder burned in their hearts, and leaped into flame at the slightest breath. They were shaken to the depths of them, with the awe of love realized—and was it so very weak of them that they cried out for a little peace? They had opened their hearts, like flowers to the springtime, and the merciless winter had fallen upon them
Read this sentence from paragraph 2.
They had opened their hearts, like flowers to the springtime, and the merciless winter had fallen upon them.
How does the author use figurative language in the sentence to contribute to the meaning of the passage?
to convey a sense of beauty about the couple’s relationship
to emphasize the short time the couple experienced together
to illustrate how nature played a part in the couple’s relationship
to contrast the expectations of the couple with the reality they experience
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
All that day he stood at his lard machine, rocking unsteadily, his eyes closing in spite of him ; and he all but lost his place even so, for the foreman booted him twice to waken him.
What does the phrase his eyes closing in spite of him mean?
It implies that he is ill.
It describes that he is bored at work.
It shows his efforts to fight exhaustion.
It illustrates how he is pushed at work.
Over them, relentless and savage, there cracked the lash of want; the morning after the wedding it sought them as they slept, and drove them out before daybreak to work. Ona was scarcely able to stand with exhaustion; but if she were to lose her place they would be ruined, and she would surely lose it if she were not on time that day. They all had to go, even little Stanislovas, who was ill from overindulgence in sausages and sarsaparilla. All that day he stood at his lard machine, rocking unsteadily, his eyes closing in spite of him; and he all but lost his place even so, for the foreman booted him twice to waken him.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
Over them, relentless and savage, there cracked the lash of want; the morning after the wedding it sought them as they slept, and drove them out before daybreak to work.
How does the figurative language in this sentence help the reader understand the reality the characters face in the excerpt?
It reveals the couple’s lack of control over their environment.
It portrays the couple’s physical pains from their labors both day and night.
It describes the couple’s inability to spend any time with each other.
It establishes the couple’s desire to pay back the debt caused by their wedding.
Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of the excerpt from Walden .
I have a great deal of company in my house; especially in the morning, when nobody calls.
Let me suggest a few comparisons, that some one may convey an idea of my situation. I am no more lonely than the loon in the pond that laughs so loud, or than Walden Pond itself.
How does the author use rhetoric to support his view on solitude in this sentence?
He uses irony to emphasize his preference for solitude.
He uses a metaphor to reinforce the solitude of his house.
He uses hyperbole to embellish the loneliness of this solitude.
He uses an allusion to emptiness to express his feelings of solitude.
Which figurative language makes a comparison between two unlike things?
"Mary is a couch potato at the moment."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Oxymoron
Which figurative compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
"You look as white as a ghost."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
Which figurative language gives human characteristics to a non-human thing or animal?
"The chocolate ice cream is calling my name."
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Which figure of speech combines apparently contradictory terms?
"That is a jumbo shrimp."
Metaphor
Simile
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
Which figure of speech is an extreme exaggeration used to make a point?
"I’ve seen this movie a million times."
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Which figure of speech imitates sounds associated with objects or actions?
"The cat meowed loudly."
OR
"There it was. Plop. Plop. Plop."
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
What is the repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent words?
"Sally sells seashells by the sea shore."
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Allusion
Which figurative language makes a brief indirect reference to something of historical or cultural significance?
"Even though he is only 5 years old, he is quite the little Einstein."
Metaphor
Simile
Allusion
Personification
Which figurative language is a saying that has its own meaning and cannot be understood easily?
"It's raining cats and dogs outside."
metaphor
simile
idiom
alliteration
Descriptive language that creates a picture in your mind is
Identify the correct definition for a METAPHOR
Giving human-like qualities to non-human objects
Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"
A play on words
Comparing 2 objects using a form of "IS"
Identify which figurative language technique is being used in the following sentence:
WE HEARD THE BOOMING THUNDER THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SKY.
Personification
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Identify the correct definition of PERSONIFICATION.
To give human-like qualities to non-human objects
Using exaggeration to prove a point
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally
Comparing 2 objects using "like" or "as"
Identify the figurative language technique that is used in the following sentence.
THE SOUND OF THE ALARM SCARED ME TO DEATH!
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Hyperbole
Pun
Identify the figurative language technique that matches the following definition.
A PLAY ON WORDS
Idiom
Hyperbole
Personification
Pun
Which of the following sentences is a SIMILE?
I saw a snake as I was walking to school this morning.
The snow-covered roads were as slippery as soap.
She was nervous as she walked to her class because she did not do her homework.
I like pizza.
Identify the following sentence that contains PERSONIFICATION.
The book fell out of my hands.
I dropped the book as I was walking.
The book jumped out of my hands.
I lost my balance, and the books plunged to the floor.
Identify the figurative language technique in the following sentence.
NOT ALL MATH PUNS ARE TERRIBLE--ONLY SUM.
Pun
Idiom
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Identify the definition below that matches IDIOM.
A word that sounds like its meaning
A play on words
Two or more words beginning with the same consonant sound in a sentence or line of poetry
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally.
Identify the figurative language technique below that means COMPARING 2 OBJECTS USING "LIKE" OR "AS"
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Identify the sentence below that is a METAPHOR.
My new bike is as fast as a race car!
My new bike can go around the world in an hour!
My new bike is a jet plane because it goes so fast!
My new bike is the fastest bike ever in the history of time!
Identify the figurative language technique found in the following sentence.
THE TIMID TURTLE TOOTLED TO THE TRAIN TRACKS.
Metaphor
Pun
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Identify the correct definition below that matches HYPERBOLE.
A peculiar phrase that cannot be taken literally
A word that sounds like its meaning
A play on words
Using exaggeration to prove a point
Identify the following sentence that contains an IDIOM.
My sister is the cookie monster, and she eats cookies all day long.
I have had the same bike for ten years. It finally kicked the bucket, and I had to get a new one.
My teacher is as mean as an Army sergeant.
My English teacher is the most beautiful teacher that has ever lived.
Identify the figurative language technique that is used when TWO OR MORE WORDS BEGIN WITH THE SAME SOUND IN A SENTENCE OR A LINE OF POETRY.
Alliteration
Play on words
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Identify the sentence that uses an ONOMATOPOEIA.
My cereal was really loud today.
My cereal crackled when I poured the milk in the bowl.
My cereal made a lot of noises this morning.
My cereal was talking to me as I poured the milk in the bowl.
Identify the sentence that does NOT use HYPERBOLE.
During PE today, I ran 10,000 miles!
I jumped a mile in the air when I saw that snake in my yard!
I screamed when my brother jumped out from behind the door!
I cried a ten million tears during that movie!
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain an IDIOM.
Her wrist was red after her brother grabbed her arm and squeezed it.
My mom has a green thumb and can make any plant grow.
He was very blue when his girlfriend broke up with him.
She told a little white lie to make her grandma happy.
Identify the figurative language used AND identify the meaning of the sentence.
OUR CAR IS A DINOSAUR, SO WE NEED TO BUY A NEW ONE.
Simile; our car is old.
Hyperbole; our car is a breathing animal
Pun; a play on words
Metaphor; our car is very old.
Identify the type of figurative language AND explain the meaning of the sentence below.
MY BROTHER EATS LIKE A HORSE.
Metaphor; my brother eats a lot
Simile; my brother eats a lot.
Personification; giving a non-human object human-like characteristics.
Onomatopoeia--describes what it sounds like
The story of a real person's life that is written by that person.
Biography
Informational
Autobiography
The story of a real person's life written by another person.
Biography
Informational
Autobiography
A short story that usually is about animals and that is intended to teach a lesson.
Fiction
Fairy Tales
Fables
Fantasy
Made up stories involving magical characters and lands. Fairy tales usually involve a happy ending.
Fairy Tales
Fantasy
Fables
Fiction
A story including elements that are impossible such as talking animals or magical powers.
Fiction
Fairy Tales
Fables
Fantasy
A story based on the traditions of a people or region, told by parents to children and then by the children to their children.
Fairy Tales
Folk Tales
Fantasy
Fiction
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author's imagination.
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Fiction
A made -up story written to make the reader laugh.
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Humorous Fiction
Texts that provide facts about a variety of topics (sports, animals, science, history, careers, travel, geography space, weather, etc.)
Informational
Non Fiction
Fiction
A story that has been handed down by a people form any years and that often has some basis of fact.
Science Fiction
Legend
Informational
Fairy Tales
A suspenseful story about a puzzling event that is not solved until the end of the story.
Humorous Fiction
Science Fiction
Mystery
Fantasy
A made-up story that explains the existence of a natural phenomenon.
Myths
Mystery
Fables
Folk Tales
A story told entirely through dialogue and intended to be performed.
Myth
Fairy Tales
Legend
Play
Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme.
Play
Poetry
Fiction
Realistic Fiction
A story using made-up characters but could happen in real life.
Tall Tale
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Realistic Fiction
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology. (robots, time machines, etc.)
Legend
Science Fiction
Fables
Fantasy
A story about a person who is bigger than someone could really be in real life. These stories involve a lot of exaggeration.
Tall Tale
Fairy Tale
Folk Tale
Veggie Tale
The narrator of a story is...
The person who tells the story
Another term for a narrator's "point of view" is...
When a story is written in the first-person point of view, the narrator is...
not a character in the story
one of the characters in the story
the same as the author
the person reading the story
In first-person narration, the narrator uses pronouns such as....
he, she, it, himself, herself, etc...
they, them, their, theirs, themselves, etc...
I, me, my, myself, us, we, our, etc...
you, your, yours, yourself, etc...
When a text is written in the second-person point of view, the narrator...
is not one of the characters. The narrator often uses the pronouns "he," "she," or "it."
is one of the characters in the story, often using the pronouns "I," "me," or "my".
speaks to the reader directly, often using "you."
A text written in the second-person point of view mostly uses the pronouns...
When a story is written in the third-person point of view, the narrator...
is talking directly to you, the reader
is not one of the characters in the story
A story that is written in the 3rd person point of view, mostly uses the pronouns...
I, me, we, us, our
A limited 3rd person point of view is when...
the narrator tells what happens to all characters but only knows one character's thoughts and feelings.
the narrator is one of the characters in the story
the narrator speaks to the reader directly, often using "you."
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story.
AN objective 3rd person point of view is when...
the narrator is one of the characters in the story, often using the pronouns "I," "me," or "my".
the narrator is not part of the story. The narrator tells what happens but doesn't know what any of the characters are thinking or feeling.
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story.
An omniscient 3rd person point of view is when...
the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story.
the narrator speaks to the reader directly, often using "you."
the narrator is one of the characters in the story, often using the pronouns "I," "me," or "my".
the narrator is not trustworthy or dependable.
The word "omniscient" is an adjective that describes...
one who knows everything
one who knows nothing
one who knows a limited amount
Which text is written in the 1st person point of view?
Which text is written from the 2nd person point of view?
Which text is written in the 3rd person point of view?
What is the narrator's point of view in this text?
Katherine ran toward the goal line as fast as she could. She was thrilled to realize that no other players had caught up to her yet. Katherine knew she would score a goal for her team.
Third person objective
Third person limited
What is the narrator's point of view in this text?
Mrs. Camenisch said, "Good job!" when her students completed their classwork. Then, she gave each student some Curran Cash. That Friday, her students used the Curran Cash to buy goodies from the Student Store.
1st person point of view
3rd person omniscient point of view
3rd person objective point of view
2nd person point of view
Which sentence is written from the 3rd person omniscient point of view?
What is the narrative point of view where the narrator is a character in the story and uses "I" or "we"?
Second person
First person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Which narrative point of view directly addresses the reader using "you"?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Identify the narrative point of view: "He walked to the store, thinking about what he would buy."
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
What is the main characteristic of an unreliable narrator?
They are always truthful
They provide multiple perspectives
Their credibility is compromised
They know everything about all characters
Which type of narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Explain how a third person limited narrator differs from a third person omniscient narrator.
Limited narrators know everything; omniscient narrators know one character's thoughts
Limited narrators know one character's thoughts; omniscient narrators know all characters' thoughts
Limited narrators use "I"; omniscient narrators use "you"
Limited narrators are unreliable; omniscient narrators are reliable
In what way can an author create an unreliable narrator?
By making the narrator omniscient
By providing contradictory information
By using third person limited point of view
By using second person point of view
Which of the following is a sign of an unreliable narrator?
Consistent storytelling
Detailed knowledge of all characters
Inconsistencies in the narrative
Use of third person omniscient
How does the use of first person point of view affect the reliability of the narrator?
It always makes the narrator reliable
It always makes the narrator unreliable
It can make the narrator seem more personal and subjective
It provides an objective view of all characters
What is the difference between an author and a narrator?
The author is a character in the story; the narrator writes the story
The author writes the story; the narrator tells the story
The author is always reliable; the narrator is always unreliable
The author uses "you"; the narrator uses "I"
Identify the point of view: "You walk into the room and see a mysterious box on the table."
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Which point of view is most likely to provide a comprehensive understanding of all characters' thoughts and motivations?
First person
Second person
Third person limited
Third person omniscient
Why might an author choose to use a third person limited point of view?
To provide an objective view of all characters
To focus on the inner thoughts of one character
To directly address the reader
To create an unreliable narrator
What is a potential effect of using an unreliable narrator in a story?
It ensures the story is factual
It creates suspense and uncertainty
It provides a clear and objective perspective
It makes the story predictable
How can a third person omniscient narrator enhance a story?
By limiting the perspective to one character
By providing insight into multiple characters' thoughts and feelings
By using "I" to create a personal connection
By addressing the reader directly
What are the 5 key plot events for every scene?
Symbol, Setting, Point of view, Plot, Character
Metaphor, Dialogue, Symbol, Imagery, Pacing
Inciting Incident, Complication, Crisis, Climax, Resolution
What impact does setting have in a story?
It just describes where the story is taking place. Nothing else.
It helps set the mood of the story.
It's just the easiest way to begin a narrative.
What do we mean by pacing in a narrative?
The speed at which characters move
How long the story takes place
The speed at which the story is told
How can point of view affect the way a story is told?
It can show us different events.
It can give us a different perspective on the same events and settings.
It doesn't have any effect on telling a story.
Which of the following is NOT something that can be used to alter the pace of a story?
Action
Dialogue
Symbol
Word choice and sentence structure
Which narrative elements can have the most significant impact on the plot of the story?
Setting
Point of View
Symbol
Character
Which of the following is NOT a purposeful way to utilize dialogue in narrative
to reveal character traits/character motive
to make the scene longer
to describe setting
to increase conflict and tension
to convey theme
Which of the following conveys a sorrowful tone?
Effective vaccines, for instance, have been developed for small pox, rabies, and polio.
First I forget an important meeting, and nobody reminds me until it’s over.
They lived bravely and they died too soon, leaving behind grieving wives and bewildered children.
What narrative element is mostly used to shape a character's change in a story?
symbol
plot events
setting
point of view
By manipulating and structuring time in narrative, what can we increase in the story?
Characterization
Tension and Suspense
Symbolism
Point of View
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. What can you infer about the type of work Paul does?
He works as a lawyer
He works as a doctor
He teaches PE in a small town school
He cuts trees down in a forest
You are walking outside and go past the cafeteria door and have to step over a face down slice of pizza. What can you infer about what happened?
There was a food fight
Someone was mad about the taste of the pizza
Someone had trouble carrying the pizza outside
The custodian didn’t come to work because he was sick.
Diamond spent twelve hours working on her Popsicle stick White House yesterday. Today she noticed that there are bushes in front of the building, so she spent another six hours making bushes out of construction paper. What character trait does Diamond demonstrate?
meticulous
disorganized
intelligent
rude
Which type of time shift is stylistically more effective?
Direct
Indirect
What are the benefits of 1st person narration? (Choose 2)
We can see everything that happens in the story
We experience the narrator's inner thoughts and feelings
We are closely connected to the narrator
Why would an author use 3rd person narration?
to create a more unreliable narrator
to give the reader a wider view of what's happening in the story
to give the reader a specific view of events in the story
What are TWO ways you can use characters as symbols in a story? (choose 2)
through their character traits
through their responses to plot and conflict
through what others say about them
How would an author establish an object, character, or setting as a symbol?
Only archetypal symbols can be symbolic
Describe it and use it in the story in a way that connects to the theme of the story
Talk about it a lot
Why is word choice important in narrative writing?
It's not.
It shows how great of a writer you are by showing off your extensive vocabulary.
It allows characters and narrators to have distinctive voices.
What information is most likely to be included in the exposition?
Where the story takes place.
How the conflict changes the protagonist.
Who the protagonist encounters on their journey.
What happens at the end of the story,
A sequence of events makes up the...
setting
title of the book
plot
exposition
The main character is also called the
protagonist
exposition
antagonist
setting
Events after the climax leading to the resolution are called
rising action
falling action
theme
conflict
The highest point of interest or the most suspenseful part of the story is also called the climax.
True
False
The lesson or moral of the story is also known as the theme.
False
True
Rising actions are the events that ease tensions and move the story toward resolution.
False
True
The character who is an opposing force in a significant way to the main character is known as...
protagonist
resolution
antagonist
rising action
Events after the exposition leading to the climax are called rising action.
True
False
Conflict is the
where and when the story takes place.
resolution at the end of the story.
background information.
problem faced by the characters.
__________ is the organized pattern or sequence of events that make up a story.
Theme
Plot
Exposition
Conflict
If I say exposition, you say...
background information
climax
rising action
the end
There are two types of conflict, external and internal.
True
False
Be happy with what you have, you will only make yourself more unhappy if you try and change who you are.
This is an example of...
Plot
Conflict
Theme
Resolution
