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What is a metaphor? Give an example, pls.
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What is foreshadowing?
Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author hints at events that will happen later in the story.
Explain the difference between simile and metaphor.
A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor directly states the comparison without "like" or "as."
"Her smile was bright like the sun." ... is a ???
simile
"Her smile was the sun."... is a ...???
metaphor
What is a first-person narrator?
The narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "we."
What is a third-person narrator?
The narrator is outside of the story, using "he," "she," or "they."
What is an omniscient narrator?
An omniscient narrator knows everything about the story's events and characters, often providing insights that deepen readers' understanding.
What is a limited narrator?
A limited narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, which can create a more personal but limited perspective on the story.
Name 5 key characteristics of a short story.
Short stories are concise, with a focused plot, limited characters, limited time span, and a single theme or conflict, often surprise or open ending
Who is the protagonist in a story?
The protagonist is the main character, often the "hero" of the story, whose goals and experiences drive the plot.
Define an antagonist.
The antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." is a/n...?
... alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What is "personification"?
Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or concepts.
"The wind whispered through the trees." ... is a/n...?
personification
What is "Hyperbole"?
An intentional and extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
