Which is the definition of plot?

The main events in a play or story

An example of direct characterization is

"A very social girl, Keyiara was elected in a landslide!"

What is an example of alliteration?

Sam sold sea shells on the sandy sea shore.

Which is the definition of alliteration?

The repetition of letters or sound in a series of words

What is the definition of verbal irony?

The opposite of what they really feel or mean

What is the definition of irony as a whole?

a figure of speech contradicting what is expected vs happens

What is the definition for characterization?

The act of describing a character or qualities of someone.

What is the definition of dramatic irony?

when the reader knows a truth that the characters do not

What is the definition of simile?

A comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as

What is the definition of situational irony?

when the ending of a story contradicts readers’ expectations

Considered any problem or issue within a story.

Something that represents a more abstract idea

What is the definition of a metaphor?

Comparing two things that are unalike

An example of indirect characterization is

The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly

Which are examples of figurative language?

simile, metaphor, personification

What is the definition of personification?

Giving human characteristics to a nonhuman thing

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1
Which is the definition of plot?
A scene in a movie set to an earlier time
The subject of a talk or a piece of a writing
Visually descriptive or figurative language
The main events in a play or story
2
Which is an example of personification?
The tree's danced in the wind
I'm starving!
He was as slow as a sloth
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
3
An example of direct characterization is
"Julian thought about how to approach his boss for days..."
"A very social girl, Keyiara was elected in a landslide!"
"Jorge could not imagine his life without her..."
"Eli put his empty wallet away and cried."
4
What are the 2 main types of conflict?
internal and external
character and character
local and international
pro and anti
5
What is an example of alliteration?
Sam sold sea shells on the sandy sea shore.
The ugly duck got stuck in the muck.
The sun is like a yellow ball of fire in the sky.
Pow! Boom! Crash!
6
Which is an example of a simile?
I can't go another day without WiFi!
She is as thin as a skeleton
My feet are killing me
The picture spoke to me
7
Which is the definition of alliteration?
Comparing two unalike things using like or as
Language that appeals to the senses
An exaggerated statement so dramatic it is unbelievable.
The repetition of letters or sound in a series of words
8
What is the definition of verbal irony?
The opposite of what they really feel or mean
None of the above
The audience is aware of something but the actors are not
What you think is happening really happens
9
What are the two types of characterization?
modern and old-fashioned
relatable and indirect
direct and subtle
direct and indirect
10
What is the definition of irony as a whole?
my work ethic
funny stuff
a figure of speech contradicting what is expected vs happens
comparing two ideas or thoughts
11
What Type of Conflict Does This Show
Person Vs Nature
Person Vs Technolgy
Person Vs Person
Person Vs Society
12
What is the definition for characterization?
An object that represents a bigger picture.
How the author feels about the character.
The act of describing a character or qualities of someone.
The central idea of a text.
13
Identify this plot element: These events include the ending of the story.
Conflict
Exposition
Resolution
Climax
14
What Type of Conflict Does This Show
Person Vs Nature
Person Vs District
Person Vs Person
Person Vs Self
15
Which is an example of a metaphor?
The wind was like a howling wolf.
The wind was a howling wolf.
None of the above.
The wind was as loud as a howling wolf.
16
What is the definition of dramatic irony?
when characters in a story suddenly realize the truth
when the reader knows a truth that the characters do not
when the ending of a story contradicts readers’ expectations
when one character understands a truth that others don't
17
In a plot diagram, which comes first?
Exposition
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
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What Type of Conflict Does This Show
Person Vs Society
Person Vs Person
Person Vs Technology
Person Vs Self
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What is the definition of simile?
The way an author reveals a character's personality
A comparison of 2 unlike things using like or as
The main or central character in the story
The feelings a reader gets from the story
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What is the definition of situational irony?
when the reader knows a truth that the characters do not
when the ending of a story contradicts readers’ expectations
when one character understands a truth that others don't
when characters in a story suddenly realize the truth
21
Which is a hyperbole?
It was dark and dim in the forest.
Your suitcase weighs a ton!
My friend’s kids get along like cats and dogs.
The wind whispered through dry grass.
22
What is a conflict?
Considered any problem or issue within a story.
Only considered a physical altercation.
Only considered a turning point.
Only considered a verbal altercation.
23
What is symbolism?
A comparison between two things
Repetition of sounds
Something that represents a more abstract idea
The literal meaning of a word
24
Identify this plot element: These events lead to the climax of the story.
Exposition
Rising Action
Resolution
Falling Action
25
What is the definition of a metaphor?
Comparing two things that are unalike
The repetition of a consonance sound in a sentence
Giving human like characteristics objects and animals
Comparing two things unalike things using like or as
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An example of indirect characterization is
He had always been a stubborn player
The bell rang and Martin groaned loudly
The group was comprised of friendly, dedicated individuals
Lynn shifted from foot to foot as she was getting bored
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Define Theme
What the story teaches us
The overall meaning or moral of the story
All of the above
The life lesson
28
Which are examples of figurative language?
simile, metaphor, personification
paraphrasing, underlining, highlighting
integrity, persistence, ownership
verbs, nouns, and adjectives
29
Identify this plot element: These events lead to the end of the story.
Exposition
Rising Action
Falling Action
Resolution
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How many types of irony are there?
2
1
3
6
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Identify this plot element: The most suspenseful moment of highest point of tension in the story
Climax
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
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What Type of Conflict Does This Show
Person Vs Person
Person Vs Nature
Person Vs Self
Person Vs Technology
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What is the definition of personification?
A comparison using like or as
Saying something is something but it ain't
Giving human characteristics to a nonhuman thing
A descriptive phrase that is not literally true
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How many elements of plot are there?
2
3
4
5

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