A character who provides background information

The character who creates conflict for the protagonist

The main character in a story

A character who changes throughout the story

A unique character only found in one specific work

A universal pattern or character type that appears across different cultures and literature

A writing technique used only in modern literature

A character created by a specific author

A. A scene that shows events occurring in the future; used to build suspense

B. A scene that shows events occurring in the present; used to establish setting

C. A scene that reveals events from the past; used to provide background information

D. A scene where time stops; used to emphasize a moment

A technique that reveals future events before they happen; used to build anticipation

A technique that slows down narrative time; used to emphasize details

A technique that speeds up narrative time; used to skip unimportant events

A technique that repeats events; used to emphasize their importance

The final conflict between the protagonist and antagonist

The series of events that build tension and lead to the climax

The introduction of characters and setting

The conclusion that ties up loose ends

The introduction of the main conflict

The beginning of the story where characters are introduced

The most intense point of conflict or turning point in the plot

The final resolution of all conflicts

The introduction of the main conflict

The most intense moment of conflict

The final outcome that resolves the conflicts and ties up loose ends

The series of events that builds tension

When the narrator uses "you" to address the reader directly

When the narrator knows the thoughts of all characters

When the narrator uses "I" or "we" and is a character in the story

When the narrator uses "he," "she," or "they" and is outside the story

When the narrator uses "I" and is a character in the story

When the narrator uses "he," "she," or "they" and only knows the thoughts of one character

When the narrator uses "you" to address the reader directly

When the narrator knows and reveals the thoughts of all characters

When the narrator knows and reveals the thoughts of multiple characters

When the narrator uses "I" and is a character in the story

When the narrator uses "you" to address the reader directly

When the narrator only knows the thoughts of one character

When the narrator uses "he," "she," or "they" and is outside the story

When the narrator uses "I" or "we" and is a character in the story

When the narrator uses "you" to address the reader directly

When the narrator knows the thoughts of all characters

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words

Words that imitate the sounds they describe

The attribution of human qualities to non-human things

A comparison using "like" or "as."

Words that imitate the sounds they describe

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words

The attribution of human qualities to non-human things

A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

Words that imitate the sounds they describe

The attribution of human qualities to non-human things

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words

"The wind whispered through the trees"

"The room was as quiet as a tomb"

"Buzz," "crash," and "bang" are sound effects in comics

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers"

Using different words to express the same idea

The deliberate use of the same words, phrases, or sentences for emphasis

Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

Words that imitate the sounds they describe

Organizing a story in chronological order

A technique that creates a list of related items to emphasize quantity or variety

Categorizing characters based on their importance to the plot

A method of organizing a story's themes

A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"

Words that imitate the sounds they describe

The attribution of human qualities to non-human things

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"

A direct comparison between two things using "like" or "as"

A phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal interpretation

A sound device that repeats consonant sounds

A statement that greatly exaggerates a situation for effect

Language that follows strict grammatical rules

Language that only uses concrete, literal meanings

Language that uses words or expressions with meanings different from their literal interpretation

Language that exclusively describes factual information

The use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses

The physical appearance of the text on a page

The inclusion of pictures alongside written text

The use of metaphors exclusively

Electronic equipment used to record poetry readings

Techniques that enhance the musical quality of verse through sound patterns

Visual elements that make poetry more appealing on the page

Devices that help poets remember their lines during recitation

A punctuation mark that indicates a pause

An object, person, or action that represents an abstract idea beyond its literal meaning

A word that sounds like what it describes

A direct comparison using "like" or "as"

A direct comparison between unlike things using "like" or "as"

An implied comparison between unlike things without using "like" or "as"

An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis

A word that mimics a natural sound

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words

A comparison using "like" or "as"

Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect

The attribution of human qualities to non-human things

The physical setting where a story takes place

The central message or insight about life expressed in a work

The rhythm and meter of a poetic line

The main character's personality traits

The volume at which text should be read aloud

The author's attitude toward the subject, characters, or audience

The specific word choice used throughout a text

The physical appearance of text on the page

The repetition of identical or similar concluding syllables in words

The number of syllables in a line of poetry

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The grouping of lines in poetry

The use of concrete objects to represent abstract ideas

The repetition of vowel sounds in neighboring words

The use of words that sound like what they describe

The arrangement of stanzas in a poem

The emotional tone of the poem

A grouping of lines that forms a division in a poem

The main character or speaker in the poem

The rhythm pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

The length of a poem measured in lines

The rhythm pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

The main character or speaker in the poem

The arrangement of stanzas in a poem

The pattern of sounds created by the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

The division of a poem into stanzas

The use of words that sound like what they describe

Absence of rhyme and meter

Irregular line lengths and stanza patterns

Regular patterns of rhyme, meter, and stanza structure

Exclusively free-flowing narrative without structure

Strict adherence to rhyme schemes and metrical patterns

Freedom from regular patterns of rhyme, meter, and fixed line length

Exclusive use of sonnets and villanelles

Required use of fourteen lines per stanza

To persuade readers by presenting a clear argument with supporting evidence

To entertain readers with creative storytelling and character development

To educate readers by presenting factual information in a clear, organized manner

To express personal feelings and emotions about a subject

To analyze a single source in depth

To integrate multiple sources to form a cohesive understanding of a topic

To argue against an established viewpoint

To narrate a personal experience

A question that guides research

A central claim that states the main argument or point of an essay

A summary of all the evidence presented in an essay

A citation of an expert's opinion

To directly state something explicitly

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

To quote directly from a source

To summarize the main points of a text

A history textbook about World War II

A documentary film analyzing the Civil Rights Movement

An original research paper published in a scientific journal

A scholarly book analyzing multiple primary accounts of the Great Depression

A speech delivered by President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis

Original photographs taken at the March on Washington in 1963

Logos

Ethos

Pathos

Kairos

Citing statistics showing the effectiveness of a new medical treatment

Mentioning one's credentials as a certified expert in the field

Describing the devastating effects of climate change on coastal communities

Presenting a logical sequence of cause and effect relationships

Pathos

Ethos

Kairos

Logos